Reggie Sanders, baseball player, 305 home runs, 1991-2007

Reggie Sanders

Born: 12/1/1967 in Florence, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-08-22 | Final Game: 2007-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Reginald Laverne Sanders

Biography

Reggie Sanders was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1991 to 2007. Born in 1967, Sanders was primarily known for his versatility as a position player, contributing significantly to every team he played for during his 17-season tenure in Major League Baseball. He participated in a total of 1,777 games, where he amassed 1,666 hits, 305 home runs, and 983 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .267. Sanders also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 304 bases throughout his career, a testament to his athleticism and ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Sanders was selected as an All-Star once, marking a highlight in a career that included stints with several franchises, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, which made him a valuable asset in the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era known for its offensive explosion in baseball. While he may not have reached the same level of fame as some contemporaries, Sanders' contributions to his teams and his consistent performance solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1777 6241 1037 1666 341 60 305 983 304 674 1614 0.267 0.343 0.487 0.830 12318.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
64 221 24 43 8 0 7 25 26 79 0.195

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 NLDS1 SLN 3 12 1 4 2 0 1 10 1 2 0.333
2005 NLCS SLN 5 18 1 3 0 0 1 2 1 8 0.167
2004 NLDS1 SLN 4 14 3 4 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.286
2004 NLCS SLN 6 21 1 4 2 0 0 0 1 5 0.190
2004 WS SLN 4 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0.000
2002 WS SFN 7 21 3 5 0 0 2 6 2 9 0.238
2002 NLCS SFN 4 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.062
2002 NLDS1 SFN 5 18 1 4 1 0 0 1 3 5 0.222
2001 NLDS2 ARI 5 14 2 5 1 0 1 1 3 3 0.357
2001 NLCS ARI 5 17 2 2 0 0 0 1 5 5 0.118
2001 WS ARI 6 23 6 7 1 0 0 1 1 7 0.304
2000 NLDS1 ATL 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.000
1995 NLDS2 CIN 3 13 3 2 1 0 1 2 1 9 0.154
1995 NLCS CIN 4 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 10 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1677 1610 3334 103 68 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 385
Center Field 210
Right Field 1165
Designated Hitter 25

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2003 Player of the Week Week of 2003-04-05
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-04-21
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-07-03
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-06-03
1995 TSN All-Star OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 KCA AL $5,000,000
2006 KCA AL $5,000,000
2005 SLN NL $4,000,000
2004 SLN NL $2,000,000
2003 PIT NL $1,000,000
2002 SFN NL $1,750,000
2001 ARI NL $1,500,000
2000 ATL NL $3,700,000
1999 SDN NL $3,700,000
1998 CIN NL $3,700,000
1997 CIN NL $3,700,000
1996 CIN NL $3,575,000
1995 CIN NL $1,975,000
1994 CIN NL $925,000
1993 CIN NL $275,000
1992 CIN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $41,909,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg SC 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1995 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 120.0 392 0
1992 Rookie of the Year NL 4th 23.0 120 0