Scott Sanders
Born: 3/25/1969 in Hannibal, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-08-06 | Final Game: 1999-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Scott Gerald Sanders
Biography
Scott Sanders, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 1999. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Sanders played in an era that bridged the tail end of the deadball era and the onset of the modern offensive explosion in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 34-45, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite facing stiff competition in the league.
Over his six seasons in the majors, Sanders recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86 and struck out 632 batters, demonstrating his ability to generate swings and misses against hitters. He also contributed to his teams with five saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. While not a household name, Sanders’ contributions during a transformative period in baseball history reflected the evolving nature of pitching strategies and player roles in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 45 | 235 | 88 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 681.7 | 674 | 368 | 93 | 276 | 632 | 4.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 54 | 24 | 23 | 37 | 4.13 | - |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 4 | 8 | 23 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 111.0 | 103 | 59 | 48 | 109 | 4.78 | - |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 5 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 79 | 43 | 31 | 88 | 4.30 | - |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 9 | 5 | 46 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144.0 | 117 | 54 | 48 | 157 | 3.38 | - |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 3 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 74.3 | 79 | 44 | 24 | 58 | 5.33 | -1163.4 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 3 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 65.3 | 73 | 47 | 38 | 62 | 6.47 | -3125.4 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 24 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 17.69 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 26 | 4.11 | - |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 4 | 7 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 104.3 | 112 | 64 | 53 | 89 | 5.52 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 129 | 4 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 42 | 0.194 | 0.224 | 0.240 | 0.464 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 23 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 17 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.296 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 46 | 36 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 67 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NLDS2 | SDN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8.31 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NLDS2 | SDN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8.31 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 235 | 88 | 49 | 57 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDN | P | 9 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | P | 23 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SDN | P | 17 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SDN | P | 46 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | P | 14 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SEA | P | 33 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | DET | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SDN | P | 23 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHN | P | 67 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 235 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $825,000 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 1996 | SDN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1995 | SDN | NL | $180,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $115,000 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,529,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux | LA | 1989, 1990 |