A. J. Sager, baseball player, 1994-1998

A. J. Sager

Born: 3/3/1965 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-04-04 | Final Game: 1998-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Anthony Joseph Sager

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Biography

A. J. Sager was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1998. Born in 1965, Sager made his debut during a time when the league was experiencing a surge in offensive production, often referred to as the "hitting era." Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 12 wins and 15 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.36. His ability to strike out batters was highlighted by his total of 164 strikeouts, and he also contributed 5 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Sager's playing style reflected the challenges of his era, where pitchers frequently faced powerful lineups. Despite the ups and downs of his career, he remained a competitive presence on the mound. His tenure in the major leagues, although brief, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 1990s, a decade marked by significant changes in the game, including the influx of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. After his retirement on September 26, 1998, Sager's journey through the ranks of professional baseball served as an example of dedication and resilience in a highly competitive sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 15 123 16 0 0 5 283.7 332 169 32 99 164 5.36 0

Career ERA 5.36 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 19.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1994 SDP NL 1 4 22 3 0 0 0 46.7 62 31 16 26 5.98 4.51 (-33%) -
1995 COL NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 14.7 19 12 7 10 7.36 4.45 (-65%) 144.6
1996 DET AL 4 5 22 9 0 0 0 79.0 91 44 29 52 5.01 4.61 (-9%) -134.4
1997 DET AL 3 4 38 1 0 0 3 84.0 81 39 24 53 4.18 4.39 (+5%) 217.2
1998 DET AL 4 2 31 3 0 0 2 59.3 79 43 23 23 6.52 4.43 (-47%) -1020.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 14 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 6 0.071 0.071 0.214 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 78.8% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 62.4% below 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
1994 SDP NL 22 10 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1995 COL NL 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 DET AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 DET AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 DET AL 31 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 123 16 17 56 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 SDN P 22 3 6 15 0 1
1995 COL P 10 0 1 5 0 1
1996 DET P 22 9 5 9 1 1
1997 DET P 38 1 3 13 0 0
1998 DET P 31 3 2 14 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 123

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 DET AL $287,500
1997 DET AL $200,000
1996 DET AL $160,000
1995 COL NL $109,000
1994 SDN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $865,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Toledo Toledo OH 1987, 1988