Mike Sandlock
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1953)
Mike Sandlock was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1953 for the Boston Braves, the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 12 seasons. In 195 career games, he hit .240 with 107 hits, 2 home runs, and 31 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 4/4/2016 in Cos Cob, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-09-19
- Last Game
- 1953-09-27
Full name: Michael Joseph Sandlock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 446 | 34 | 107 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 38 | 45 | .240 | .304 | .305 | .609 | -469 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 30 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 80 | 195 | 21 | 55 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 19 | .282 | .260 (+8%) | .328 (+5%) | .354 (+14%) | .683 (+10%) | 310.7 |
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 19 | 34 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 64 | 186 | 10 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 19 | .231 | .264 (-13%) | .335 (-16%) | .397 (-35%) | .733 (-26%) | -779.8 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 195 | 446 | 34 | 107 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 38 | 45 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -469 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (195 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 96 | 206 | 18 | 47 | 1 | 14 | .228 |
| Away | 99 | 239 | 16 | 60 | 1 | 17 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-27 | PIT | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-07 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-30 | PIT | ATL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-25 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-08-23 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-17 | PIT | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1953-08-12 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-09 | PIT | ATL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-06 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-04 | PIT | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 25 | 0 | 14 | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| C | 128 | 0 | 547 | 80 | 7 | 8 |
| SS | 31 | 0 | 27 | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BSN | 3B | 22 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
| 1944 | BSN | SS | 7 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1945 | BRO | 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | BRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | BRO | C | 47 | 0 | 196 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 1945 | BRO | SS | 22 | 0 | 23 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| 1946 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | BRO | C | 17 | 0 | 61 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953 | PIT | C | 64 | 0 | 290 | 49 | 3 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 128 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 25 |
| Shortstop | 31 |
Mike Sandlock: the record in brief
September 19, 1942 and September 27, 1953 bracket Mike Sandlock's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Sandlock's seasons break down as the Boston Braves (1942 to 1944), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1945 through 1946), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1953). Sandlock, a catcher by primary position, batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Sandlock is listed at 6'1" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads October 17, 1915, in Old Greenwich, CT, USA. Sandlock's death is recorded on April 4, 2016, in Cos Cob, CT, USA. Mike Sandlock was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Joseph.
Across 195 games at the plate, Sandlock's career line reads 107 hits in 446 at bats for a .240 average, along with 2 home runs and 31 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .304 and .305 give Sandlock a career OPS of .609. The league as a whole hit .259 across Sandlock's seasons, which puts the .240 career mark 7.4% below average. In OPS terms, Sandlock's .609 stands 11.9% below the league's .691.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Sandlock
- What years did Mike Sandlock play?
- Mike Sandlock played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1953.
- Was Mike Sandlock a pitcher?
- No. Mike Sandlock was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mike Sandlock hit?
- Mike Sandlock hit 2 career home runs with 107 hits.
- What teams did Mike Sandlock play for?
- Mike Sandlock played for 3 teams: the Boston Braves (1942, 1944), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1945–1946), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1953).
- What were Mike Sandlock's career stats?
- In 195 games, Mike Sandlock had 107 hits, 2 home runs, 31 RBI, 34 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- What position did Mike Sandlock play?
- Mike Sandlock played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Sandlock and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Sandlock was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Sandlock hit each season?
- Mike Sandlock's home runs by season: 0 in 1942, 0 in 1944, 2 in 1945, 0 in 1946, and 0 in 1953. His most in one season was 2, in 1945.
- What was Mike Sandlock's career batting average?
- Mike Sandlock batted .240 over his career, with 107 hits in 446 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Sandlock have?
- Mike Sandlock drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Sandlock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Sandlock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.