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Sparky Anderson

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1959-1959 (1959-1959)
Proper Name
George Lee Anderson
Nickname
Captain Hook
Positions
2B (152)
Positions
2B
Height / Weight
5-9 / 170
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
February 22,1934
Death Date
November 4,2010   Age:  76.255
Place
Bridgewater, South Dakota
High School
Dorsey (Los Angeles,CA)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1953-Brooklyn Dodgers
MLB Debut
April 10,1959
MLBAM ID
110238
Retrosheet#
andes101
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MLB Career477421040346.218.531

[Player Notes]

[2000] Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (Veterans Committee) ... Inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum[2005] His #10 was retired by the Reds on May 28,2005[2011] His #11 was retired by the Tigers on June 26,2011More Notes

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1959Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI45,2252B15247742104930346942531521151195271292.218.282.249.531.113.031.2447.9710.061.260.00
1959MLBTotal--PHI------15247742104930346942531521151195271292.218.282.249.531.113.031.2447.9710.061.26NL1959
Tot:MLB (1 yrs)MLB15247742104930346942531521151195271292.218.282.249.531.113.031.2447.9710.061.26
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL15247742104930346942531521151195271292.218.282.249.531.113.031.2447.9710.061.26

Fielding Statistics

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csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1959Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLB252B152-1244.2343403127075874600.9844.90.605.4098.7100.01
Tot:MLB (1 yrs)MLB2B152-1244.2343403127075874600.9844.90.605.40
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1959Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2564908-152Eddie Sawyerdnq
1 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

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csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1969San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNAssistant Coach52110.321641.0dnq
1970Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager10260.63010.0Lost World Series (Orioles)
1971Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager7983.488511.0dnq
1972Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager9559.61710.0Lost World Series (Athletics)
1973Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager9963.61110.0Lost NLCS (Mets)
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager9864.60524.0dnq
1975Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager10854.66710.0Won World Series (Red Sox)
1976Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager10260.63010.0Won World Series (Yankees)
1977Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager8874.543210.0dnq
1978Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager9269.57122.5dnq
1979Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8576.528518.0dnq
1980Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8478.519519.0dnq
1981Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager6049.55000.0dnq
1982Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8379.512412.0dnq
1983Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager9270.56826.0dnq
1984Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager10458.64210.0Won World Series (Padres)
1985Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8477.522315.0dnq
1986Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8775.53738.5dnq
1987Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager9864.60510.0Lost ALCS (Twins)
1988Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8874.54321.0dnq
1989Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager59103.364730.0dnq
1990Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager7983.48839.0dnq
1991Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8478.51927.0dnq
1992Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager7587.463621.0dnq
1993Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8577.525410.0dnq
1994Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager5362.461518.0dnq
1995Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager6084.417426.0dnq
1997Anaheim AngelsALMLBMLBANABroadcaster8478.51926.0dnq
1998Anaheim AngelsALMLBMLBANABroadcaster8577.52523.0dnq
29 record(s)

Transactions

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csv
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datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1958-12-23Traded from Los Angeles Dodgers to Philadelphia Phillies for Rip Repulski, Jim Golden and Gene SnyderPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1953-01-01Signed as amateur free agentBrooklyn DodgersNoHist
2 record(s)
Talent Ratings
About talent ratings
Speed
82
Power
15
Contact
78
XBH
16
RBIs
28
Runs
25
Hitting
38
Durability
99
Team
.416

[Career Highlights]

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[1953]  Drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in Round #0 (#0) out of Dorsey (Los Angeles,CA) ... Signing Scout: Lefty Phillips
[1959]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Games Played, Caught Stealings, Grounded into Double Play
[1969]  Assistant Coach for San Diego Padres
[1970]  Manager for Cincinnati Reds
[1971]  Manager for Cincinnati Reds
[1972]  Manager for Cincinnati Reds
[1973]  Manager for Cincinnati Reds
Show full Career Summary [1953-2011]
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