Deion Sanders

Born: 8/9/1967 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-05-31 | Final Game: 2001-06-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Deion Luwynn Sanders

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Biography

Deion Sanders, born in 1967, was a dynamic position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1989 until his retirement in 2001. Known for his electrifying speed and versatility, Sanders played in 641 games during his career, accumulating 558 hits and finishing with a batting average of .263. He demonstrated his power with 39 home runs and contributed 168 RBIs to his teams. Additionally, his prowess on the base paths was evident, as he recorded an impressive 186 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to change the game with his speed. Sanders’ career spanned the late 1980s through the early 2000s, a period defined by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of speed on the bases. His dual-sport career, which included stints in professional football, further highlighted his athleticism and ability to excel in multiple arenas. Deion Sanders remains a unique figure in baseball history, not only for his contributions on the field but also for his larger-than-life persona that transcended sports, paving the way for future athletes who sought to break boundaries in multiple disciplines.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
641	2123	308	558	72	43	39	168	186	159	352	0.263	0.319	0.392	0.711	-1645.9

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — near 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
1989	NYY	AL	14	47	7	11	2	0	2	7	1	3	8	0.234	—	—	—	—	-21.1
1990	NYY	AL	57	133	24	21	2	2	3	9	8	13	27	0.158	.257 (-39%)	.324 (-27%)	.385 (-30%)	.710 (-29%)	-679.7
1991	ATL	NL	54	110	16	21	1	2	4	13	11	12	23	0.191	.255 (-25%)	.323 (-16%)	.384 (-10%)	.708 (-13%)	-256.3
1992	ATL	NL	97	303	54	92	6	14	8	28	26	18	52	0.304	.255 (+19%)	.322 (+7%)	.377 (+31%)	.699 (+20%)	966.5
1993	ATL	NL	95	272	42	75	18	6	6	28	19	16	42	0.276	.265 (+4%)	.332 (-3%)	.403 (+12%)	.735 (+5%)	155.3
1994	ATL	NL	46	191	32	55	10	0	4	21	19	16	28	0.288	.269 (+7%)	.338 (+1%)	.424 (-5%)	.763 (-2%)	-69.0
1994	CIN	NL	46	184	26	51	7	4	0	7	19	16	35	0.277	.269 (+3%)	.338 (+1%)	.424 (-15%)	.763 (-8%)	-69.0
1995	CIN	NL	33	129	19	31	2	3	1	10	16	9	18	0.240	.266 (-10%)	.337 (-12%)	.417 (-22%)	.755 (-18%)	-422.2
1995	SFG	NL	52	214	29	61	9	5	5	18	8	18	42	0.285	.266 (+7%)	.337 (+2%)	.417 (+6%)	.755 (+5%)	-422.2
1997	CIN	NL	115	465	53	127	13	7	5	23	56	34	67	0.273	.266 (+2%)	.336 (-2%)	.419 (-13%)	.756 (-8%)	-747.5
2001	CIN	NL	32	75	6	13	2	0	1	4	3	4	10	0.173	.263 (-34%)	.332 (-29%)	.426 (-44%)	.758 (-37%)	-487.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	23	4	8	2	0	0	1	2	5	0.348

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1993	NLCS	ATL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1992	NLCS	ATL	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
1992	WS	ATL	4	15	4	8	2	1	2	1	0.533

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	540	494	1161	22	22	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	NYA	OF	14	12	30	1	1	0
1990	NYA	OF	42	35	69	2	2	1
1991	ATL	OF	44	26	57	3	3	0
1992	ATL	OF	75	70	174	4	3	0
1993	ATL	OF	60	55	137	1	2	1
1994	ATL	OF	46	45	99	0	2	0
1994	CIN	OF	45	43	110	2	0	0
1995	CIN	OF	33	29	88	2	3	1
1995	SFN	OF	52	52	127	0	2	0
1997	CIN	OF	113	111	236	3	4	1
2001	CIN	OF	16	16	34	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	139
Center Field	403
Right Field	11
Designated Hitter	6

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	CIN	NL	$300,000
1997	CIN	NL	$1,200,000
1995	CIN	NL	$3,666,667
1994	ATL	NL	$3,632,513
1993	ATL	NL	$3,166,667
1992	ATL	NL	$600,000
1991	ATL	NL	$660,000
Total Career Earnings			$13,225,847