Chance Sanford, baseball player, 1998-1999

Chance Sanford

Born: 6/2/1972 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-30 | Final Game: 1999-06-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Chance Steven Sanford

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Biography

Chance Sanford, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career from 1998 to 1999. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, appearing in just 19 games, Sanford made his mark in the sport as a determined competitor. Over the course of his career, he recorded 6 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing with a batting average of .167. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions underscored the importance of role players in a team dynamic. Sanford’s career unfolded during a period of transition in Major League Baseball, marked by the emergence of new offensive strategies and a focus on power hitting. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries did, his presence on the field reflected the resilience and dedication that many players exhibit in the pursuit of their dreams. After his playing days concluded on June 9, 1999, Sanford's journey through the league served as a testament to the myriad paths athletes take in their pursuit of success in America's pastime.

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 0.167 0.189 0.250 0.439 0.0

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 0.439 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 42.7% 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
1998 PIT NL 14 28 3 4 1 1 0 3 0 1 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1999 LAD NL 5 8 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 1 2 1 1 0
3B 5 5 4 5 1 2
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 PIT 2B 1 0 1 0 1 0
1998 PIT 3B 5 5 4 5 1 2
1998 PIT SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1999 LAN 2B 2 1 1 1 0 0

Career Games by 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