Mackey Sasser
Born: 8/3/1962 in Fort Gaines, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-07-17 | Final Game: 1995-05-15
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Mack Daniel Sasser
Biography
Mackey Sasser, born in 1962, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1987 until 1995. He made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, marked by an increasing emphasis on offensive production and the evolution of player training techniques. Throughout his career, Sasser appeared in 534 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .267. He amassed a total of 317 hits, including 16 home runs and 156 runs batted in, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts.
Sasser was known for his versatility on the field, playing primarily as a catcher, which underscored his importance in managing pitching staffs and controlling the game from behind the plate. Despite only recording 1 stolen base, his playing style focused on contact hitting and situational awareness, traits that endeared him to coaches and teammates alike. Sasser's career, spanning nearly a decade, reflected the competitive nature of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and he remains a respected figure for his contributions to the teams he represented.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 534 | 1189 | 103 | 317 | 69 | 7 | 16 | 156 | 1 | 55 | 104 | 0.267 | 0.296 | 0.377 | 0.673 | -945.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 12 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 60 | 123 | 9 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.285 | 21.6 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 72 | 182 | 17 | 53 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0.291 | 56.6 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 100 | 270 | 31 | 83 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 19 | 0.307 | 388.4 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 96 | 228 | 18 | 62 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 0.272 | -80.5 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 92 | 141 | 7 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.241 | -544.6 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 83 | 188 | 18 | 41 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 30 | 0.218 | -787.2 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 14 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | NLCS | NYN | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 24 | 10 | 124 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 283 | 193 | 1389 | 101 | 25 | 9 |
| OF | 69 | 59 | 84 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | C | 5 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | C | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYN | C | 42 | 30 | 235 | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| 1988 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYN | C | 62 | 48 | 335 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| 1989 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYN | C | 87 | 67 | 498 | 43 | 14 | 4 |
| 1990 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYN | C | 43 | 25 | 165 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYN | 1B | 10 | 9 | 80 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 1991 | NYN | OF | 21 | 18 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | NYN | C | 27 | 13 | 84 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | NYN | 1B | 12 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | NYN | OF | 9 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | C | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | OF | 37 | 33 | 50 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PIT | C | 11 | 6 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 284 |
| First Base | 24 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 41 |
| Right Field | 28 |
| Designated Hitter | 19 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $585,000 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | $475,000 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | $775,000 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | $505,000 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | $95,000 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,652,500 | ||