Dane Sardinha

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2011)

Dane Sardinha was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2011 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Detroit Tigers, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 9 seasons. In 59 career games, he hit .166 with 25 hits, 3 home runs, and 15 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

AVG .166
HR 3
RBI 15
H 25
OPS .508
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 215 lb
Born
4/8/1979 in Honolulu, HI, USA
MLB Debut
2003-09-06
Last Game
2011-06-15

Full name: Dane Kealoha Sardinha

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Career Batting Statistics

Dane Sardinha — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 151 16 25 4 1 3 15 0 15 55 .166 .243 .265 .508 0

Career AVG .166 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS .508 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Dane Sardinha — 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
2003 CIN NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CIN NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 DET AL 17 44 2 7 0 1 0 3 0 4 11 .159 — — — — 0.0
2009 DET AL 12 31 1 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 16 .097 — — — — 0.0
2010 PHI NL 13 39 5 8 2 0 3 8 0 1 13 .205 — — — — 0.0
2011 PHI NL 15 32 8 7 1 0 0 1 0 10 13 .219 — — — — 0.0
Career · 6 seasons 59 151 16 25 4 1 3 15 0 15 55 .166 — — — — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Dane Sardinha — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home3179101516.190
Away287261029.139

Last 10 Games — Batting

Dane Sardinha — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2011-06-15 PHIMIAW 310000012
2011-06-09 PHICHCL 210000010
2011-06-04 PHIPITL 200000001
2011-05-29 PHINYNL 422100102
2011-05-26 PHICINW 221000020
2011-05-25 PHICINW 100000001
2011-05-22 PHITEXL 101000020
2011-05-17 PHISTLL 200000010
2011-05-14 PHIATLL 200000002
2011-05-11 PHIMIAW 221000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Dane Sardinha — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
C 58 46 378 25 1 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Dane Sardinha — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 CIN C 1 0 2 0 0 0
2005 CIN C 1 1 7 0 0 0
2008 DET C 17 13 109 8 1 1
2009 DET C 12 11 90 7 0 2
2010 PHI C 12 9 84 4 0 0
2011 PHI C 15 12 86 6 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Dane Sardinha — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 58

College History

Dane Sardinha — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1998, 1999, 2000

Dane Sardinha: the record in brief

According to the bio, Dane Sardinha debuted on September 6, 2003 and played a final game on June 15, 2011. By club, Sardinha's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (2003 through 2005), the Detroit Tigers (2008 through 2009), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2010 to 2011). The bio lists Sardinha as a catcher who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'0" and 215 pounds. Sardinha was born on April 8, 1979, in Honolulu, HI, USA. Dane Sardinha was the playing name; the full given name is Dane Kealoha.

Across 59 games at the plate, Sardinha's career line reads 25 hits in 151 at bats for a .166 average, along with 3 home runs and 15 RBI. Sardinha's career OPS of .508 combines a .243 on-base mark with .265 slugging. The league as a whole hit .261 across Sardinha's seasons, which puts the .166 career mark 36.6% below average. By OPS the gap is 31.6% below league average (.508 against .742). The hits column peaks at 8, in 2010. The best average in the busiest seasons was .219, in 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dane Sardinha

What years did Dane Sardinha play?
Dane Sardinha played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2011.
Was Dane Sardinha a pitcher?
No. Dane Sardinha was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Dane Sardinha hit?
Dane Sardinha hit 3 career home runs with 25 hits.
What teams did Dane Sardinha play for?
Dane Sardinha played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (2003, 2005), the Detroit Tigers (2008–2009), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2010–2011).
What were Dane Sardinha's career stats?
In 59 games, Dane Sardinha had 25 hits, 3 home runs, 15 RBI, and 16 runs, with a .166 batting average.
What position did Dane Sardinha play?
Dane Sardinha played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Dane Sardinha and how much did he weigh?
Dane Sardinha was listed at 6 feet and 215 pounds.
How many home runs did Dane Sardinha hit each season?
Dane Sardinha's home runs by season: 0 in 2003, 0 in 2005, 0 in 2008, 0 in 2009, 3 in 2010, and 0 in 2011. His most in one season was 3, in 2010.
What was Dane Sardinha's career batting average?
Dane Sardinha batted .166 over his career, with 25 hits in 151 at bats.
How many RBI did Dane Sardinha have?
Dane Sardinha drove in 15 runs in his career.
Is Dane Sardinha in the Hall of Fame?
No. Dane Sardinha has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.