Freddy Sandoval, baseball player, 2008-2009

Freddy Sandoval

Born: 8/16/1982 in Tijuana, Baja California, México

MLB Debut: 2008-09-08 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Freddy Carol Sandoval

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Biography

Freddy Sandoval, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Sandoval's time in the big leagues was marked by his versatility on the field. He played a total of 11 games, during which he recorded 3 hits, contributing to a batting average of .176. Despite his limited playing time and lack of home runs or RBIs, Sandoval's journey to the majors exemplified the challenges faced by aspiring players in the highly competitive landscape of professional baseball. Sandoval's career unfolded during a period characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars, as the league was transitioning into a new era of offensive power and athleticism. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the MLB roster reflected the depth and development of players within the minor leagues, highlighting the rigorous path many take to reach the pinnacle of the sport. After his playing career concluded in October 2009, Sandoval's experience contributed to the collective narrative of players who sought to make their mark in baseball, even if only for a brief moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 17 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.176 0.222 0.235 0.458 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2008 LAA AL 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2009 LAA AL 5 11 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 3 2 4 8 0 1
3B 3 1 0 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 LAA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 LAA 3B 1 1 0 3 0 0
2009 LAA 2B 3 2 4 8 0 1
2009 LAA 3B 2 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 3
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 LAA AL $414,000
Total Career Earnings $414,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of San Diego San Diego CA 2002, 2003, 2004