Jerry Sands
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2016)
Jerry Sands was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016 for 4 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 6 seasons. In 156 career games, he hit .238 with 100 hits, 10 home runs, and 57 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-04-18
- Last Game
- 2016-06-04
Full name: Gerald Robert Sands
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 420 | 36 | 100 | 22 | 1 | 10 | 57 | 3 | 38 | 126 | .238 | .303 | .367 | .670 | -266 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career OPS .670 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 61 | 198 | 20 | 50 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 25 | 51 | .253 | .255 (-1%) | .320 (+5%) | .399 (-3%) | .719 (+1%) | 75.2 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | 9 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | 12 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 50 | 123 | 11 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 36 | .236 | .254 (-7%) | .316 (-10%) | .404 (-4%) | .721 (-6%) | -142.8 |
| 2016 | CHA | AL | 24 | 55 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 24 | .236 | .255 (-7%) | .321 (-14%) | .417 (-30%) | .738 (-23%) | -198.4 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 156 | 420 | 36 | 100 | 22 | 1 | 10 | 57 | 3 | 38 | 126 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -266 | ||
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 (156 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 208 | 13 | 52 | 5 | 30 | .250 |
| Away | 82 | 212 | 23 | 48 | 5 | 27 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-04 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-03 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-01 | CHW | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-05-31 | CHW | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-05-29 | CHW | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-05-27 | CHW | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-05-22 | CHW | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-05-21 | CHW | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-05-19 | CHW | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-05-14 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 22 |
| Left Field | 57 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 56 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Salary History
Jerry Sands's recorded salaries total $535,000 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sands's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHA | AL | $535,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $535,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | Salisbury | NC | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Jerry Sands: the record in brief
Jerry Sands's major league career runs from a debut on April 18, 2011 to a final game on June 4, 2016. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011 to 2012), the Tampa Bay Rays (2014), the Cleveland Indians (2015), and the Chicago White Sox (2016). Sands, an outfielder by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'4" and 225 pounds. The birth record reads September 28, 1987, in Middletown, NY, USA. Jerry Sands was the playing name; the full given name is Gerald Robert.
Across 156 games at the plate, Sands's career line reads 100 hits in 420 at bats for a .238 average, plus 10 home runs and 57 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .303 clip and slugging .367, Sands finished with a .670 OPS. Measured against the leagues Sands played in, the .238 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 6.3% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 50, in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Sands
- What years did Jerry Sands play?
- Jerry Sands played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016.
- Was Jerry Sands a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Sands was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jerry Sands hit?
- Jerry Sands hit 10 career home runs with 100 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Sands play for?
- Jerry Sands played for 4 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011–2012), the Tampa Bay Rays (2014), the Cleveland Indians (2015), and the Chicago White Sox (2016).
- What were Jerry Sands's career stats?
- In 156 games, Jerry Sands had 100 hits, 10 home runs, 57 RBI, 36 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- How much did Jerry Sands earn in his career?
- Jerry Sands's recorded salaries total $535,000 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sands's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015.
- What was Jerry Sands's salary?
- Jerry Sands's recorded salary was $535,000 in 2016.
- What position did Jerry Sands play?
- Jerry Sands played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Sands and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Sands was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jerry Sands hit each season?
- Jerry Sands's home runs by season: 4 in 2011, 0 in 2012, 1 in 2014, 4 in 2015, and 1 in 2016. His most in one season was 4, in 2011 and 2015.
- What was Jerry Sands's career batting average?
- Jerry Sands batted .238 over his career, with 100 hits in 420 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Sands have?
- Jerry Sands drove in 57 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Sands in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Sands has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.