Tony Saunders
Born: 4/29/1974 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-04-05 | Final Game: 1999-05-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Anthony Scott Saunders
Biography
Tony Saunders, born in 1974, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004. Known for his left-handed throwing and competitive spirit, Saunders had a career record of 13-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. Over his time in the league, he recorded a total of 304 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level. Despite not earning any saves during his career, his contributions on the mound were significant during his tenure.
Saunders made his debut during an era of evolving pitching styles and offensive prowess in baseball, where pitchers were continually adapting to the power-hitting landscape. He played for several teams, where he was recognized for his resilience and determination on the mound. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, his ability to strike out batters and keep games competitive left an imprint in the hearts of fans who appreciated the nuances of the game. After retiring from professional baseball, Saunders remained a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his time in the majors and the challenges he faced throughout his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 24 | 62 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 345.7 | 343 | 175 | 33 | 204 | 304 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 4 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111.3 | 99 | 57 | 64 | 102 | 4.61 | - |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 6 | 15 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 192.3 | 191 | 88 | 111 | 172 | 4.12 | - |
| 1999 | TBR | AL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 53 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 6.43 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 39 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.128 | 0.171 | 0.205 | 0.376 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 22 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.081 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TBR | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | WS | FLO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1997 | NLCS | FLO | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 9.82 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLCS | FLO | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.38 |
| 1997 | WS | FLO | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 62 | 61 | 18 | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | FLO | P | 22 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | TBA | P | 31 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | TBA | P | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TBA | AL | $425,000 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | $277,500 |
| 1998 | TBA | AL | $215,000 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,067,500 | ||