Chance Sanford
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-1999)
Chance Sanford was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. In 19 career games, he hit .167 with 6 hits and 5 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-30
- Last Game
- 1999-06-09
Full name: Chance Steven Sanford
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .167 | .189 | .250 | .439 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career OBP .189 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.
Career OPS .439 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 42.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 14 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAN | NL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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 (19 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 5 | .188 |
| Away | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-09 | LAD | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-08 | LAD | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-06 | LAD | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-05 | LAD | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-04 | LAD | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-06-06 | PIT | MIN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-05-31 | PIT | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-30 | PIT | WSN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-05-18 | PIT | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-17 | PIT | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto College - North Campus | Houston | TX | 1991, 1992 |
Chance Sanford: the record in brief
April 30, 1998 and June 9, 1999 bracket Chance Sanford's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Sanford played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1998) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1999). Born on June 2, 1972, in Houston, TX, USA, Sanford is listed as a third baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. The bio lists the given name Chance Steven.
Across 19 games at the plate, Sanford's career line reads 6 hits in 36 at bats for a .167 average, along with 5 runs batted in. Sanford's career OPS of .439 combines a .189 on-base mark with .250 slugging. Set against a .269 league average for the same years, Sanford's .167 average sits 38.0% below it. By OPS the gap is 42.7% below league average (.439 against .767). 1998 produced Sanford's most hits, 4 of them for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Most of Sanford's defensive work, 5 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows second base (3) and shortstop (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Chance Sanford
- What years did Chance Sanford play?
- Chance Sanford played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999.
- Was Chance Sanford a pitcher?
- No. Chance Sanford was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chance Sanford hit?
- Chance Sanford hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Chance Sanford play for?
- Chance Sanford played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1998) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1999).
- What were Chance Sanford's career stats?
- In 19 games, Chance Sanford had 6 hits, 5 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Chance Sanford play?
- Chance Sanford played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chance Sanford and how much did he weigh?
- Chance Sanford was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Chance Sanford's career batting average?
- Chance Sanford batted .167 over his career, with 6 hits in 36 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chance Sanford have?
- Chance Sanford drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Chance Sanford in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chance Sanford has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.