Michael Saunders

Born: 11/19/1986 in Victoria, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2009-07-25 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Michael Edward Brett Saunders

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Biography

Michael Saunders, born in 1986, enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 2009 to 2017. Primarily recognized as a position player, Saunders played in a total of 775 games, where he accumulated 570 hits, 81 home runs, and 263 RBIs, concluding his career with a batting average of .232. His speed on the bases was notable, as he stole 55 bases throughout his time in the league. One of the highlights of his career came in 2016 when he was selected as an All-Star, a testament to his impact and performance during that season. Saunders played during an era characterized by the increasing importance of power hitters in Major League Baseball, and he carved out a niche as a valuable contributor to his teams. His versatility and ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively allowed him to remain relevant in a competitive landscape. Over the years, he became a respected figure in the clubhouse, known for his work ethic and determination, leaving a lasting impression on fans and players alike before retiring in 2017.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
775	2455	324	570	123	19	81	263	55	255	711	0.232	0.305	0.397	0.701	-1252.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	PIV
2009	SEA	AL	46	122	13	27	1	3	0	4	4	6	40	0.221	-631.5
2010	SEA	AL	100	289	29	61	11	2	10	33	6	35	84	0.211	-498.8
2011	SEA	AL	58	161	16	24	5	0	2	8	6	12	56	0.149	-1172.0
2012	SEA	AL	139	507	71	125	31	3	19	57	21	43	132	0.247	115.6
2013	SEA	AL	132	406	59	96	23	3	12	46	13	54	118	0.236	78.2
2014	SEA	AL	78	231	38	63	11	3	8	34	4	26	59	0.273	510.7
2015	TOR	AL	9	31	2	6	0	0	0	3	0	5	10	0.194	0.0
2016	TOR	AL	140	490	70	124	32	3	24	57	1	59	157	0.253	1033.3
2017	PHI	NL	61	200	25	41	9	2	6	20	0	13	51	0.205	-687.6
2017	TOR	AL	12	18	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	4	0.167	-687.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	21	2	8	1	0	1	1	1	10	0.381

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2016	ALWC	TOR	1	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.500
2016	ALCS	TOR	5	14	1	6	0	1	1	0	7	0.429
2016	ALDS1	TOR	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	712	652	1419	34	13	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	SEA	OF	39	34	89	0	1	0
2010	SEA	OF	89	85	197	8	4	4
2011	SEA	OF	56	47	139	1	0	0
2012	SEA	OF	136	133	315	4	4	1
2013	SEA	OF	126	109	255	7	1	2
2014	SEA	OF	71	61	127	1	0	0
2015	TOR	OF	9	9	12	3	0	0
2016	TOR	OF	128	122	188	5	2	0
2017	PHI	OF	52	49	91	4	1	0
2017	TOR	OF	6	3	6	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	288
Center Field	264
Right Field	189
Designated Hitter	27

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	TOR	AL	$2,900,000
2015	TOR	AL	$2,875,000
2014	SEA	AL	$2,300,000
2013	SEA	AL	$512,600
2012	SEA	AL	$489,100
2011	SEA	AL	$420,000
Total Career Earnings			$9,496,700