Danny Sandoval
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2006)
Danny Sandoval was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 31 career games, he hit .200 with 8 hits and 4 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-07-17
- Last Game
- 2006-10-01
Full name: Danny E. Sandoval
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 40 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .200 | .267 | .225 | .492 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career SLG .225 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 28 | 38 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 40 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .118 |
| Away | 16 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-01 | PHI | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-30 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-29 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-18 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-13 | PHI | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-10 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-07 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-25 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-08-24 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-22 | PHI | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
Danny Sandoval: the record in brief
The profile opens with Danny Sandoval's first major league game on July 17, 2005; the last one listed came on October 1, 2006. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies, from 2005 through 2006. Sandoval, a second baseman by primary position, batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5'11" and 190 pounds. Sandoval was born on April 7, 1979, in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela. Sandoval's full given name, per the bio, is Danny E. Sandoval.
In 31 games and 40 at bats, Sandoval batted .200 with 8 hits, along with 4 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .267 and .225 give Sandoval a career OPS of .492. Measured against the leagues Sandoval played in, the .200 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 25.1% below the league. In OPS terms, Sandoval's .492 stands 35.2% below the league's .759. The highest hit total in a season was 8, in 2006.
Most of Sandoval's defensive work, 8 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows shortstop (7).
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Sandoval
- What years did Danny Sandoval play?
- Danny Sandoval played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006.
- Was Danny Sandoval a pitcher?
- No. Danny Sandoval was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Danny Sandoval hit?
- Danny Sandoval hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Danny Sandoval play for?
- Danny Sandoval played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (2005–2006).
- What were Danny Sandoval's career stats?
- In 31 games, Danny Sandoval had 8 hits, 4 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Danny Sandoval play?
- Danny Sandoval played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Danny Sandoval and how much did he weigh?
- Danny Sandoval was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Danny Sandoval's career batting average?
- Danny Sandoval batted .200 over his career, with 8 hits in 40 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Sandoval have?
- Danny Sandoval drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Sandoval in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Sandoval has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.