Heinie Sand, baseball player, 1923-1928

Heinie Sand

Born: 7/3/1897 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/3/1958 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-17 | Final Game: 1928-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Henry Sand

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Biography

Heinie Sand, born in 1897, was a notable position player who enjoyed a professional baseball career from 1923 to 1928. Over the course of 848 games, Sand compiled a batting average of .258, collecting 781 hits and driving in 251 runs. His power at the plate was evident with 18 home runs, while his speed on the bases was showcased by 21 stolen bases. Sand was known for his versatility and reliability, contributing significantly to his teams during the late 1920s, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-minded approach. Throughout his career, Sand’s impact was felt not just through his statistics, but also through his work ethic and competitive spirit. He played during a time when baseball was evolving, and while he may not have been a household name, his contributions were essential to the fabric of the game. His tenure in the majors highlighted the importance of solid, all-around players who could adapt to the shifting dynamics of professional baseball. Sand remains a respected figure in baseball history, representing the hardworking athletes of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
848 3033 457 781 145 32 18 251 21 382 340 0.258 0.343 0.344 0.688 -3632.4

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1923 PHI NL 132 470 85 107 16 5 4 32 7 82 56 0.228 .282 (-20%) .344 (+1%) .390 (-21%) .734 (-11%) -759.5
1924 PHI NL 137 539 79 132 21 6 6 40 5 52 57 0.245 .283 (-14%) .345 (-9%) .389 (-13%) .734 (-11%) -1176.1
1925 PHI NL 148 496 69 138 30 7 3 55 1 64 65 0.278 .288 (-3%) .349 (+4%) .407 (-5%) .756 (-1%) 15.7
1926 PHI NL 149 567 99 154 30 5 4 37 2 66 56 0.272 .279 (-3%) .345 (+1%) .390 (-7%) .735 (-3%) -268.1
1927 PHI NL 141 535 87 160 22 8 1 49 5 58 59 0.299 .282 (+6%) .344 (+7%) .392 (-4%) .736 (+1%) 236.6
1928 PHI NL 141 426 38 90 26 1 0 38 1 60 47 0.211 .280 (-25%) .342 (-9%) .395 (-30%) .737 (-20%) -1681.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 69 0 62 118 6 11
SS 772 0 1811 2443 258 495

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 PHI 3B 11 0 19 13 1 1
1923 PHI SS 120 0 277 411 49 91
1924 PHI SS 137 0 333 460 34 95
1925 PHI SS 143 0 352 420 60 91
1926 PHI SS 149 0 358 495 55 88
1927 PHI 3B 58 0 43 105 5 10
1927 PHI SS 86 0 201 247 24 36
1928 PHI SS 137 0 290 410 36 94

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 69
Shortstop 772

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1925 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 3.0 80 0