Dee Sanders
Born: 4/8/1921 in Quitman, TX, USA
Died: 8/17/2007 in McAlester, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-08-12 | Final Game: 1945-08-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Dee Wilman Sanders
Biography
Dee Sanders, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. His career is notably marked by the challenges of a post-World War II America, a period when many returning veterans sought to reclaim their places in various professional sports, including baseball. Sanders played as a position player, participating in a total of 2 games in the major leagues.
Despite his limited playing time, Sanders's career encapsulated the aspirations of many who sought to break into the league during an era filled with new opportunities and fierce competition. Over his two-game stint, he recorded no hits, runs, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his major league career was fleeting, Dee Sanders remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who pursued their dreams on the diamond during a transformative time in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 40.50 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1942 |