Sandy Vance
Born: 1/5/1947 in Lamar, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-04-26 | Final Game: 1971-06-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Gene Covington Vance
Biography
Sandy Vance was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1971. Born in 1947, Vance made his mark during a transitional period in the game, as baseball was evolving with the introduction of new pitching techniques and strategies. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 9 wins and 8 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at the major league level.
Vance finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83 and recorded 56 strikeouts, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound despite not achieving a high number of saves. His playing style was characterized by a strong pitching repertoire, which contributed to his success during his time in the league. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Vance remains a part of baseball history, representing the numerous talented players who contributed to the game during the early 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 30 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 141.0 | 147 | 60 | 10 | 46 | 56 | 3.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 7 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 109 | 40 | 37 | 45 | 3.13 | - |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 38 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 6.92 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 42 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.167 | 0.205 | 0.190 | 0.395 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 20 | 37 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 30 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | LAN | P | 20 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | LAN | P | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1967, 1968 |