Jared Sandberg

Born: 3/2/1978 in Olympia, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-08-07 | Final Game: 2003-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jared Lawrence Sandberg

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Biography

Jared Sandberg, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2003. He made his debut on August 7, 2001, and completed his career on September 26, 2003. During his time in the major leagues, Sandberg appeared in 196 games, showcasing his skills as both a hitter and a fielder. He recorded a total of 139 hits, which included 25 home runs and 92 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .221. While not known for his speed, he did manage to steal 4 bases throughout his career. Sandberg played during a period marked by offensive prowess and power hitting in baseball, often referred to as the "steroid era." Despite the challenges of competing in such a high-octane environment, he carved out a niche for himself, contributing to his teams with power and versatility. His journey through the majors may not have been a long one, but Sandberg's determination and commitment to the game left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
196	630	83	139	38	2	25	92	4	65	236	0.221	0.297	0.406	0.703	-795.0

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
2001	TBR	AL	39	136	13	28	7	0	1	15	1	10	45	0.206	.263 (-22%)	.332 (-20%)	.426 (-35%)	.758 (-28%)	-674.6
2002	TBR	AL	102	358	55	82	21	1	18	54	3	39	139	0.229	.261 (-12%)	.331 (-8%)	.416 (+7%)	.747 (avg)	-55.3
2003	TBR	AL	55	136	15	29	10	1	6	23	0	16	52	0.213	.264 (-19%)	.332 (-8%)	.422 (+3%)	.754 (-2%)	-65.1