Deion Sanders, baseball player, 1989-2001

Deion Sanders

Born: 8/9/1967 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-05-31 | Final Game: 2001-06-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Deion Luwynn Sanders

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Biography

Deion Sanders, born in 1967, was a dynamic position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1989 until his retirement in 2001. Known for his electrifying speed and versatility, Sanders played in 641 games during his career, accumulating 558 hits and finishing with a batting average of .263. He demonstrated his power with 39 home runs and contributed 168 RBIs to his teams. Additionally, his prowess on the base paths was evident, as he recorded an impressive 186 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to change the game with his speed. Sanders’ career spanned the late 1980s through the early 2000s, a period defined by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of speed on the bases. His dual-sport career, which included stints in professional football, further highlighted his athleticism and ability to excel in multiple arenas. Deion Sanders remains a unique figure in baseball history, not only for his contributions on the field but also for his larger-than-life persona that transcended sports, paving the way for future athletes who sought to break boundaries in multiple disciplines.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
641 2123 308 558 72 43 39 168 186 159 352 0.263 0.319 0.392 0.711 -1645.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1989 NYY AL 14 47 7 11 2 0 2 7 1 3 8 0.234 -21.1
1990 NYY AL 57 133 24 21 2 2 3 9 8 13 27 0.158 -679.7
1991 ATL NL 54 110 16 21 1 2 4 13 11 12 23 0.191 -256.3
1992 ATL NL 97 303 54 92 6 14 8 28 26 18 52 0.304 966.5
1993 ATL NL 95 272 42 75 18 6 6 28 19 16 42 0.276 155.3
1994 ATL NL 46 191 32 55 10 0 4 21 19 16 28 0.288 -69.0
1994 CIN NL 46 184 26 51 7 4 0 7 19 16 35 0.277 -69.0
1995 CIN NL 33 129 19 31 2 3 1 10 16 9 18 0.240 -422.2
1995 SFG NL 52 214 29 61 9 5 5 18 8 18 42 0.285 -422.2
1997 CIN NL 115 465 53 127 13 7 5 23 56 34 67 0.273 -747.5
2001 CIN NL 32 75 6 13 2 0 1 4 3 4 10 0.173 -487.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 23 4 8 2 0 0 1 2 5 0.348

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 NLCS ATL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1992 NLCS ATL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
1992 WS ATL 4 15 4 8 2 0 0 1 2 1 0.533

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 540 494 1161 22 22 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 NYA OF 14 12 30 1 1 0
1990 NYA OF 42 35 69 2 2 1
1991 ATL OF 44 26 57 3 3 0
1992 ATL OF 75 70 174 4 3 0
1993 ATL OF 60 55 137 1 2 1
1994 ATL OF 46 45 99 0 2 0
1994 CIN OF 45 43 110 2 0 0
1995 CIN OF 33 29 88 2 3 1
1995 SFN OF 52 52 127 0 2 0
1997 CIN OF 113 111 236 3 4 1
2001 CIN OF 16 16 34 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 139
Center Field 403
Right Field 11
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 CIN NL $300,000
1997 CIN NL $1,200,000
1995 CIN NL $3,666,667
1994 ATL NL $3,632,513
1993 ATL NL $3,166,667
1992 ATL NL $600,000
1991 ATL NL $660,000
Total Career Earnings $13,225,847

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1987, 1988