Mike Sandlock

Born: 10/17/1915 in Old Greenwich, CT, USA

Died: 4/4/2016 in Cos Cob, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-19 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Sandlock

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Biography

Mike Sandlock was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond from 1942 to 1953. Born in 1915, he played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 195 games during his career. Sandlock accumulated 107 hits, 2 home runs, and 31 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .240. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Competing during a transformative period in baseball, Sandlock's career unfolded against the backdrop of World War II, which significantly impacted player availability and team compositions. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the league's elite, Sandlock's perseverance and dedication to the game highlighted the spirit of those who played during challenging times. He retired from professional baseball on September 27, 1953, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of a unique era in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
195	446	34	107	19	2	2	31	2	38	45	0.240	0.304	0.305	0.609	-566.4

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1942	BSN	NL	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	BSN	NL	30	30	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	5	3	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	BRO	NL	80	195	21	55	14	2	2	17	2	18	19	0.282	.260 (+8%)	.328 (+5%)	.354 (+14%)	.683 (+10%)	310.7
1946	BRO	NL	19	34	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	3	4	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	PIT	NL	64	186	10	43	5	0	0	12	0	12	19	0.231	.264 (-13%)	.335 (-16%)	.397 (-35%)	.733 (-26%)	-877.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	4	3	1	0
3B	25	14	33	2	2
C	128	547	80	7	8
SS	31	27	34	4	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1942	BSN	SS	2	0	0	0	0
1944	BSN	3B	22	13	30	2	1
1944	BSN	SS	7	4	5	1	2
1945	BRO	2B	4	4	3	1	0
1945	BRO	3B	2	1	1	0	0
1945	BRO	C	47	196	20	2	3
1945	BRO	SS	22	23	29	3	2
1946	BRO	3B	1	0	2	0	1
1946	BRO	C	17	61	11	2	1
1953	PIT	C	64	290	49	3	4