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Scott Sanderson

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1975-1996 (1978-1996)
Proper Name
Scott Douglas Sanderson
Positions
P (491)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-5 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
July 22,1956
Death Date
April 11,2019   Age:  62.263
High School
Glenbrook North (Northbrook,IL)
Colleges
Vanderbilt University (Nashville,TN)
Drafted/Signed
1977-3-54-Montreal Expos
MLB Debut
August 6,1978
MLBAM ID
121678
Retrosheet#
sands001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career163-14347240752,561.2259016113.841.26

[Player Notes]

[1992] Opening day starter for the New York Yankees

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1975VanderbiltSECNCAA-1Fr18224.021163005047.0532421032380001.8110.150.006.137.284.601.19
1976VanderbiltSECNCAA-1So19562.4014106104071.1573419040650001.367.190.005.058.204.291.63
1977VanderbiltSECNCAA-1Jr20583.0319105109086.0754929039870001.337.850.004.089.105.132.23
1977West Palm Beach ExposFSLA+MON-20522.6810102100057.0582217323370001.429.160.473.635.843.471.61
1978Memphis ChicksSouAAMON-21534.03991000058.0553226319441041.288.530.472.956.834.972.32
1978Denver BearsAmerAAAMON-21426.06991000049.0473533430361001.578.630.735.516.616.431.20
1978Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2121422.511091111061.0522017321502011.207.670.443.107.382.952.38
1979Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2122983.433424533101168.0148696416541382331.207.930.862.897.393.702.56
1980Montreal ExposNLMLBMON212316113.11333373000211.1206767318561256031.248.770.772.385.323.242.23
1981Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2124972.95222241000137.112250451031772011.118.000.662.035.053.282.48
1982Montreal ExposNLMLBMON212512123.46323270000224.0212988624581582131.218.520.962.336.353.942.72
1983Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2126674.6518160012181.19850421220550001.4510.841.332.216.095.532.75
1984Lodi CrushersCalifA+CHN-27013.6011000005.07221020001.4012.601.800.003.603.600.00
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2427853.14242430000140.21405449524763221.178.960.321.544.863.453.17
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2128563.12191920000121.010049421327801001.057.440.972.015.953.642.96
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN21299114.19372811291169.2165857921371243121.198.751.111.966.584.513.35
1987Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2130894.293222005102144.2156726923501061031.429.711.433.116.594.482.12
1988Peoria ChiefsMidwACHN-31000.0011000005.04100030000.807.200.000.005.401.800.00
1988Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN-31104.73330000013.113771240011.138.780.681.352.704.732.00
1988Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2131125.2811000311015.113991360001.047.630.591.763.525.282.00
1989Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN21321193.943723202140146.115569641631861321.279.530.981.915.294.242.77
1990Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK223317113.88343421000206.1205998927661287141.318.941.182.885.584.321.94
1991New York YankeesALMLBNYA213416103.81343422000208.0200958822291304131.108.650.951.255.634.114.48
1992New York YankeesALMLBNYA213512114.93333321000193.122011610628641044141.4710.241.302.984.845.401.63
1993California AngelsALMLBCAL21367114.46212141000135.115377671527661251.3310.171.001.804.395.122.44
1993San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2936423.511180013048.2482019127360311.138.882.221.296.663.705.14
1994Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2137845.0918141004092.011057522012360121.3310.761.961.173.525.583.00
1995California AngelsALMLBCAL2138134.12770000039.148231864230121.3210.981.370.925.265.265.75
1996California AngelsALMLBCAL2139027.50540001018.03921155470222.3919.502.502.003.5010.501.75
1975NCAA-1Total-------224.021163050047.0532421032380001.8110.150.006.137.284.601.19
1976NCAA-1Total-------562.4014106140071.1573419040650001.367.190.005.058.204.291.63
1977NCAA-1Total-------583.0319105190086.0754929039870001.337.850.004.089.105.132.23
1977A+Total--MON----522.6810102100057.0582217323370001.429.160.473.635.843.471.61
1978AAA,AATotal--MON----954.96181820000107.01026759749802041.418.580.594.126.735.641.63
1978MLBTotal--MON----422.511091111061.0522017321502011.207.670.443.107.382.952.38
1979MLBTotal--MON----983.433424531031168.0148696416541382331.207.930.862.897.393.702.56
1980MLBTotal--MON----16113.11333373000211.1206767318561256031.248.770.772.385.323.242.23
1981MLBTotal--MON----972.95222241000137.112250451031772011.118.000.662.035.053.282.48
1982MLBTotal--MON----12123.46323270000224.0212988624581582131.218.520.962.336.353.942.72
1983MLBTotal--MON----674.6518160021181.19850421220550001.4510.841.332.216.095.532.75
1984A+Total--CHN----013.6011000005.07221020001.4012.601.800.003.603.60
1984MLBTotal--CHN----853.14242430000140.21405449524763221.178.960.321.544.863.453.17
1985MLBTotal--CHN----563.12191920000121.010049421327801001.057.440.972.015.953.642.96
1986MLBTotal--CHN----9114.19372811921169.2165857921371243121.198.751.111.966.584.513.35
1987MLBTotal--CHN----894.293222001052144.2156726923501061031.429.711.433.116.594.482.12
1988AAA,ATotal--CHN----103.44440000018.117871270011.048.350.490.983.443.933.50
1988MLBTotal--CHN----125.2811000113015.113991360001.047.630.591.763.525.282.00
1989MLBTotal--CHN----1193.943723201420146.115569641631861321.279.530.981.915.294.242.77
1990MLBTotal--OAK----17113.88343421000206.1205998927661287141.318.941.182.885.584.321.94
1991MLBTotal--NYA----16103.81343422000208.0200958822291304131.108.650.951.255.624.114.48
1992MLBTotal--NYA----12114.93333321000193.122011610628641044141.4710.241.302.984.845.401.63
1993MLBTotal--CAL,SFN----11134.21322941310184.0201978627341021561.289.831.321.664.994.743.00
1994MLBTotal--CHA----845.0918141040092.011057522012360121.3310.761.961.173.525.583.00
1995MLBTotal--CAL----134.12770000039.148231864230121.3210.981.370.925.265.265.75
1996MLBTotal--CAL----027.50540010018.03921155470222.3919.502.502.003.5010.501.75
Tot:MLB (19 yrs)MLB1631433.844724074314651852561.225901209109329762516113922431.269.101.042.205.664.252.58
Tot:AL (7 yrs)AL61524.39152147115500892.1975488435123206494169221.329.831.242.084.984.922.40
Tot:NL (13 yrs)NL102913.55320260329601851669.1161572165817441911172313211.228.710.942.266.023.892.67
Tot:Minors (4 yrs)Minors1584.08333341000187.1184998512741262051.388.840.583.566.054.761.70
Tot:AAA (2 yrs)AAA525.7812121000062.1604240532401011.488.660.724.625.786.061.25
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA534.03991000058.0553226319441041.288.530.472.956.834.972.32
Tot:A+ (2 yrs)A+532.7611112100062.0652419423390001.429.440.583.345.663.481.70
Tot:A (1 yrs)A000.0011000005.04100030000.807.200.000.005.401.80
Tot:College (3 yrs)College12163.0444261421800204.11851076901111900001.458.150.004.898.374.711.71

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1978Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2121P1019020000000110200022102.105.105.105.210.000.000.2500.0052.380.000.00
1979Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2122P34500820010002307000105726.160.160.200.360.040.040.2960.0040.350.000.00
1980Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2123P3364353001002330800187432.078.106.125.231.078.047.1612.7044.5916.500.00
1981Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2124P2235242006009180500064922.114.295.171.466.314.057.23518.3736.732.000.00
1982Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2125P325758301600220116001147644.140.183.246.429.140.106.1942.6326.3210.0057.00
1983Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2126P182814200100080100062922.143.143.214.357.071.071.2000.0027.590.000.00
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2427P2442350005003181410055105.119.191.119.310.071.000.2005.8835.296.000.00
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2128P1931120001001171600023902.065.121.065.186.032.000.1432.5643.5917.000.00
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2129P3851131002000231600045812.059.077.078.155.020.019.1070.0039.660.000.00
1987Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2130P3240230012003200400164712.075.140.150.290.150.075.1056.3842.556.6740.00
1989Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2132P3743120001005220600025402.047.146.047.193.116.000.0959.2640.744.400.00
1993San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2936P1114100000001110100001600.000.067.000.067.071.000.0006.2568.7511.000.00
1977A+Total--MON------1000000000000000000000FSL1977
1978MLBTotal--MON------1019020000000110200022102.105.105.105.211.000.000.2500.0052.38NL1978
1979MLBTotal--MON------34500820010002307000105726.160.160.200.360.040.040.2960.0040.35NL1979
1980MLBTotal--MON------3364353001002330800187432.078.106.125.231.078.047.1612.7044.5916.50NL1980
1981MLBTotal--MON------2235242006009180500064922.114.295.171.467.314.057.23518.3736.732.00NL1981
1982MLBTotal--MON------325758301600220116001147644.140.183.246.429.140.105.1942.6326.3210.0057.00NL1982
1983MLBTotal--MON------182814200100080100062922.143.143.214.357.071.071.2000.0027.59NL1983
1984MLBTotal--CHN------2442350005003181410055105.119.191.119.311.071.000.2005.8835.296.00NL1984
1985MLBTotal--CHN------1931120001001171600023902.065.121.065.186.032.000.1432.5643.5917.00NL1985
1986MLBTotal--CHN------3851131002000231600045812.059.077.078.155.020.020.1070.0039.66NL1986
1987MLBTotal--CHN------3240230012003200400164712.075.140.150.290.150.075.1056.3842.556.6740.00NL1987
1989MLBTotal--CHN------3743120001005220600025402.047.146.047.192.116.000.0959.2640.744.40NL1989
1993MLBTotal--SFN------1114100000001110100001600.000.067.000.067.071.000.0006.2568.7511.00NL1993
Tot:MLB (12 yrs)MLB31047420461302260026224466103655711531.097.150.137.288.095.040.1774.5539.238.62237.00
Tot:NL (12 yrs)NL31047420461302260026224466103655711531.097.150.137.288.095.040.1774.5539.238.62237.00
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors1000000000000000000000
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+1000000000000000000000

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1981Montreal ExposDivision SeriesPlayoffs24006.7510000102.24020220002.2513.500.006.756.750.001.00
1984Chicago CubsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs27005.7910000104.26030120001.5011.570.001.933.860.002.00
1989Chicago CubsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs32000.0010000102.02000010001.009.000.000.004.500.000.00
1990Oakland AthleticsWorld SeriesPlayoffs330010.8020000201.24020100003.0021.600.005.400.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (4 Yrs)Playoffs005.73000005011.016070450001.8213.090.003.274.090.001.25
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1981Montreal ExposDivision SeriesPlayoffs24110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1984Chicago CubsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs27120000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs230000000002000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0066.67
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1978Montreal ExposNLMLB21P10961.0261098720.7778.8890.80.131.176.2100.013
1978Denver BearsAmerAAA21P9--24218600.7500.70.000.006.7100.013
1978Memphis ChicksSouAA21P9--14106500.8330.60.000.006.3100.011
1979Montreal ExposNLMLB22P3424168.091311232217100.6296.9570.60.131.1721.3100.06
1980Montreal ExposNLMLB23P3333211.1142110363516160.5.9721.10.171.5320.4100.06
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1975SECNCAA-1-18-11--
1976SECNCAA-1-19-14--
1977SECNCAA-1-20-19--
1977West Palm Beach ExposFSLA+MON2077551-10Felipe Alou--dnq
1978Memphis ChicksSouAAMON2171732-9Felipe Alou--dnq
1978Denver BearsAmerAAAMON2166692-9Doc Edwards--dnq
1978Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2176864-10Dick Williamsdnq
1979Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2295652-34Dick Williamsdnq
1980Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2390722-33Dick Williamsdnq
1981Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2460480-22Dick Williams, Jim FanningLost NLCS (Dodgers)
1982Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2586763-32Jim Fanningdnq
1983Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2682803-18Bill Virdondnq
1984Lodi CrushersCalifA+CHN2758825-1Junior Kennedy--dnq
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2796651-24Jim FreyLost NLCS (Padres)
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2877844-19Jim Frey500,000dnq
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2970905-38Gene Michael, Jim Frey, John Vukovich800,000dnq
1987Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3076856-32Gene Michael, Frank Lucchesi850,000dnq
1988Peoria ChiefsMidwACHN3170705-1Jim Tracy--dnq
1988Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN3178642-3Pete Mackanin--dnq
1988Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3177854-11Don Zimmer950,000dnq
1989Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3293691-37Don Zimmer800,000Lost NLCS (Giants)
1990Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK33103591-34Tony La Russa750,000Lost World Series (Reds)
1991New York YankeesALMLBNYA3471915-34Stump Merrill2,125,000dnq
1992New York YankeesALMLBNYA3576864-33Buck Showalter2,125,000dnq
1993San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN36103592-11Dusty Baker800,000dnq
1993California AngelsALMLBCAL3671915-21Buck Rodgers800,000dnq
1994Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3767461-18Gene Lamont350,000dnq
1995California AngelsALMLBCAL3878672-7Marcel Lachemann250,000dnq
1996California AngelsALMLBCAL3970914-5Marcel Lachemann, John McNamara, Joe Maddon200,000dnq
29 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1996-05-16Released by AngelsNoHist
1996-05-11Activated from Disabled ListCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1996-04-25DL - Strained right groinCalifornia AngelsNoInjury
1996-04-13Activated from Disabled ListCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1996-03-26DL - Right shoulder inflammationCalifornia AngelsNoInjury
1995-12-07Signed to Minor League contractCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1995-11-08Granted free agencyNoHist
1995-10-02Activated from Disabled ListCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1995-06-01DL - Herniated disk in lower back + SurgeryCalifornia AngelsNoInjury
1995-04-18Signed to Minor League contractCalifornia AngelsNoHist
Show all transactions

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Chicago Cubs28500,00013217371,57160,000
1986Chicago Cubs29800,0008110412,52060,000
1987Chicago Cubs30850,000687412,45462,500
1988Chicago Cubs31950,000681438,72962,500
1989Chicago Cubs32800,0004159497,25468,000
1990Oakland Athletics33750,00011211597,537100,000
1991New York Yankees342,125,0005104851,492100,000Signed to 2-year contract for 1991-1992 ($4.25m) [Free Agent] Option for 1993 [1990-12-19]
1992New York Yankees352,125,00081551,028,667109,000
1993California Angels36800,00082971,076,089109,000Signed to 1-year contract for 1993-1993 ($0.8m) [Free Agent] [1993-02-11]
1994Chicago White Sox37350,000184171,168,263109,000
1995California Angels38250,000134471,110,766109,000
1996California Angels39200,000225011,119,981122,667
12 season(s)$10,500,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
53
Walks
78
Hittable
47
SO/BB
80
vsPower
47
Hitting
17
Durability
68
Team
.513

[Career Highlights]

[1974]  Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in Round #11 (#258) out of Glenbrook North (Northbrook,IL) (Did not sign)
[1975]  Played for (NCAA-1)
[1976]  Played for (NCAA-1)
[1977]  Drafted by the Montreal Expos in Round #3 (#54) out of Vanderbilt ... Played for (NCAA-1) ... Played for West Palm Beach Expos (A+)
[1978]  Played for Memphis Chicks (AA) ... Played for Denver Bears (AAA) ... Played for Montreal Expos (MLB)
[1979]  Played for Montreal Expos (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in W+H Per Inning Pitched, Shutouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1980]  Played for Montreal Expos (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, Wins, Complete Games, Shutouts, Walks per 9 Innings
Show full Career Summary [1974-1996]
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