War Sanders
Born: 8/2/1877 in Maynardville, TN, USA
Died: 8/3/1962 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-04-18 | Final Game: 1904-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Warren Williams Sanders
Biography
War Sanders was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1903 and 1904. Born in 1877, Sanders made his debut during an era characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Throughout his career, he played for teams that faced the challenges of a rapidly evolving game, where pitchers were beginning to see increased specialization and the emergence of new strategies.
Over the course of his career, Sanders compiled a win-loss record of 2-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.64, reflecting the difficulties he encountered on the mound during his brief tenure in the league. He struck out a total of 20 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite his struggles with consistency. While Sanders may not have left a lasting mark on the game in terms of statistics, his participation in the early 1900s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the challenges faced by pitchers of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 73 | 37 | 1 | 22 | 20 | 5.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | STL | NL | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 48 | 27 | 21 | 9 | 6.08 | - |
| 1904 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 4.74 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.048 | 0.048 | 0.048 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | STL | NL | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | STL | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLN | P | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1897 |