Reggie Sanders, baseball player, 1974-1974

Reggie Sanders

Born: 9/9/1949 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 1/27/2002 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-01 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Reginald Jerome Sanders

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Biography

Reggie Sanders, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the game during a brief but impactful career from 1974 to 2009. Primarily playing as a position player, Sanders appeared in 26 games across his tenure, demonstrating a solid batting presence with a career batting average of .273. He recorded a total of 27 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 10 runs (RBIs), showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Additionally, he exhibited speed on the bases with a record of 1 stolen base. Although Sanders' career was relatively short, he played during an era that saw significant changes in baseball, including the evolution of player conditioning and strategy. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the game in the late 20th century. While not a household name, Sanders' performance in the limited games he played left a mark, particularly among fans and teammates who recognized his dedication and skill on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 99 12 27 7 0 3 10 1 5 20 0.273 0.308 0.434 0.742 78.5

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1974 DET AL 26 99 12 27 7 0 3 10 1 5 20 0.273 .256 (+6%) .324 (-5%) .369 (+18%) .693 (+7%) 78.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 25 218 17 3 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 DET 1B 25 25 218 17 3 19

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 25
Designated Hitter 1