Danny Sandoval

Born: 4/7/1979 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2005-07-17 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Danny E. Sandoval

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Biography

Danny Sandoval was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006. Born in 1979, Sandoval made his mark in the league during a time when the game was experiencing a blend of traditional skills and the growing influence of advanced analytics. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 31 games, where he recorded 8 hits and batted with a .200 average. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs to his teams during his time on the field. Sandoval's playing style was characterized by his versatility and ability to adapt, traits that were crucial for players emerging in the mid-2000s as the game evolved. While his major league tenure was relatively short, Sandoval's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenges and determination faced by many players striving to make an impact in a competitive environment. His career serves as a reminder of the myriad paths players take within the sport, highlighting both the struggles and the victories that define baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	40	2	8	1	0	0	4	0	4	4	0.200	0.267	0.225	0.492	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.492 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 35.2% 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
2005	PHI	NL	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	PHI	NL	28	38	1	8	1	0	0	4	0	4	3	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	8	2	7	7	0	1
SS	7	2	5	10	1	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	PHI	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
2006	PHI	2B	8	2	7	7	0	1
2006	PHI	SS	6	2	5	9	1	4

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	8
Shortstop	7