Charlie Sands
Born: 12/17/1947 in Newport News, VA, USA
Died: 8/22/2016 in Naples, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-06-21 | Final Game: 1975-05-08
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Charles Duane Sands
Biography
Charlie Sands was a professional baseball player born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1967 to 1975. Primarily serving as a position player, Sands played in a total of 93 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 31 hits, showcasing a batting average of .214, and contributed to his teams with 6 home runs and 23 RBIs. Sands, known for his versatility and resilience, was part of a transitional era in baseball that saw the game evolve in terms of player athleticism and strategy.
Despite his limited statistical output, Sands' contributions to the teams he played for extended beyond mere numbers. His career unfolded during a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes, including the rise of the power hitter and the integration of diverse player backgrounds. Sands, while not a household name, played an essential role in the fabric of his teams and represented the spirit of determination characteristic of many players during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He retired on May 8, 1975, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking competitor in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 145 | 15 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 36 | 35 | 0.214 | 0.372 | 0.393 | 0.765 | 169.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 28 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | LAA | AL | 17 | 33 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | LAA | AL | 43 | 83 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 17 | 0.193 | 169.2 |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS | PIT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 18 | 12 | 61 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | PIT | C | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | CAL | C | 10 | 7 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | CAL | C | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 18 |
| Designated Hitter | 22 |