Mo Sanford, baseball player, 1991-1995

Mo Sanford

Born: 12/24/1966 in Americus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-08-09 | Final Game: 1995-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Meredith Leroy Sanford

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Biography

Mo Sanford was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995. Born in 1966, Sanford made his debut in an era characterized by a blend of power hitting and emerging pitching talent. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 2-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 84 strikeouts during his time in the league, although he did not register any saves. Sanford's playing style was marked by his resilience on the mound, showcasing a competitive spirit typical of pitchers in the early 1990s. Despite facing challenges in establishing a lengthy career, he contributed to his teams with valuable innings and a strong work ethic. While his tenure in the majors was relatively brief, Sanford's journey through baseball reflected the tumultuous nature of a sport that was experiencing significant changes, including the transition towards more specialized pitching roles. His story remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the perseverance of players striving to make their mark in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 4 27 11 0 0 0 82.3 72 44 14 58 84 4.81 0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 15.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1991 CIN NL 1 2 5 5 0 0 0 28.0 19 12 15 31 3.86 3.91 (+1%) 114.5
1993 COL NL 1 2 11 6 0 0 0 35.7 37 21 27 36 5.30 4.19 (-26%) -456.3
1995 MIN AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 18.7 16 11 16 17 5.30 4.45 (-19%) -2154.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.000 0.059 0.000 0.059 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .059 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 82.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.059 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 92.0% 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
1991 CIN NL 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 COL NL 11 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIN AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 27 11 5 3 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CIN P 5 5 2 1 0 0
1993 COL P 11 6 3 2 3 0
1995 MIN P 11 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988