Freddy Sandoval
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
Freddy Sandoval was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 2 seasons. In 11 career games, he hit .176 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-08
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Freddy Carol Sandoval
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 | .176 | .222 | .235 | .458 | 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 .458 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 39.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 5 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 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 (11 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | LAA | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10-02 | LAA | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-10-01 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-30 | LAA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-29 | LAA | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-26 | LAA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | LAA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-16 | LAA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-14 | LAA | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-11 | LAA | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
Freddy Sandoval's recorded salaries total $414,000 over 1 season, in 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sandoval's career ran from 2008 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | AL | $414,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $414,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Freddy Sandoval: the record in brief
September 8, 2008 and October 4, 2009 bracket Freddy Sandoval's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Sandoval's only club in the season tables is the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Sandoval played primarily as a designated hitter and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 16, 1982, in Tijuana, Baja California, México and a listed size of 6'1" and 205 pounds. On the record, Freddy Sandoval was born Freddy Carol Sandoval.
Across 11 games at the plate, Sandoval's career line reads 3 hits in 17 at bats for a .176 average. Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Sandoval's .176 average sits 32.9% below it. In OPS terms, Sandoval's .458 stands 39.0% below the league's .750. 2009 produced Sandoval's most hits, 2 of them for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The position table credits Sandoval with 4 games at designated hitter and also lists 3 at second base, 3 at third base, and 1 at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Freddy Sandoval
- What years did Freddy Sandoval play?
- Freddy Sandoval played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was Freddy Sandoval a pitcher?
- No. Freddy Sandoval was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Freddy Sandoval hit?
- Freddy Sandoval hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Freddy Sandoval play for?
- Freddy Sandoval played for one team, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2008–2009).
- What were Freddy Sandoval's career stats?
- In 11 games, Freddy Sandoval had 3 hits and 1 runs, with a .176 batting average.
- How much did Freddy Sandoval earn in his career?
- Freddy Sandoval's recorded salaries total $414,000 over 1 season, in 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sandoval's career ran from 2008 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2009.
- What was Freddy Sandoval's salary?
- Freddy Sandoval's recorded salary was $414,000 in 2011.
- What position did Freddy Sandoval play?
- Freddy Sandoval played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Freddy Sandoval and how much did he weigh?
- Freddy Sandoval was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- What was Freddy Sandoval's career batting average?
- Freddy Sandoval batted .176 over his career, with 3 hits in 17 at bats.
- Is Freddy Sandoval in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Freddy Sandoval has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.