Sandy Amoros

Born: 1/30/1930 in Matanzas, Matanzas, Cuba

Died: 6/27/1992 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-08-22 | Final Game: 1960-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edmundo Amoros

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Biography

Sandy Amoros was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1952 and 1960. Born in 1930, Amoros played a total of 517 games throughout his career, where he showcased his versatility and skill on the field. He accumulated 334 hits, with 43 of those being home runs, contributing 180 RBIs to his teams. Amoros finished his career with a batting average of .255 and was also known for his speed on the bases, recording 18 stolen bases. Amoros is perhaps best remembered for his pivotal role in the 1955 World Series, where he helped the Brooklyn Dodgers secure their first championship. His defensive prowess in left field and ability to deliver in clutch moments made him a valuable asset during the Dodgers' successful run in the mid-1950s. Playing during an era that bridged the tail end of the deadball era and the excitement of post-war baseball, Amoros' contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, particularly in the hearts of Dodgers fans.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
517	1311	215	334	55	23	43	180	18	211	189	0.255	0.361	0.430	0.791	2936.5

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +10.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.791 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1952	BRO	NL	20	44	10	11	3	1	0	3	1	5	14	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	BRO	NL	79	263	44	72	18	6	9	34	1	31	24	0.274	.261 (+5%)	.333 (+6%)	.390 (+26%)	.723 (+17%)	755.4
1955	BRO	NL	119	388	59	96	16	7	10	51	10	55	45	0.247	.258 (-4%)	.332 (+4%)	.393 (+2%)	.726 (+3%)	292.7
1956	BRO	NL	114	292	53	76	11	8	16	58	3	59	51	0.260	.258 (+1%)	.331 (+16%)	.397 (+30%)	.728 (+24%)	1467.2
1957	BRO	NL	106	238	40	66	7	1	7	26	3	46	42	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.323 (+23%)	.391 (+3%)	.715 (+12%)	799.6
1959	LAD	NL	5	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	LAD	NL	9	14	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	DET	AL	65	67	7	10	0	0	1	7	0	12	10	0.149	.255 (-41%)	.323 (-15%)	.387 (-50%)	.711 (-34%)	0.0