Charlie Sands, baseball player, 1967-1975

Charlie Sands

Born: 12/17/1947 in Newport News, VA, USA

Died: 8/22/2016 in Naples, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-06-21 | Final Game: 1975-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Charles Duane Sands

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Biography

Charlie Sands was a professional baseball player born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1967 to 1975. Primarily serving as a position player, Sands played in a total of 93 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 31 hits, showcasing a batting average of .214, and contributed to his teams with 6 home runs and 23 RBIs. Sands, known for his versatility and resilience, was part of a transitional era in baseball that saw the game evolve in terms of player athleticism and strategy. Despite his limited statistical output, Sands' contributions to the teams he played for extended beyond mere numbers. His career unfolded during a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes, including the rise of the power hitter and the integration of diverse player backgrounds. Sands, while not a household name, played an essential role in the fabric of his teams and represented the spirit of determination characteristic of many players during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He retired on May 8, 1975, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking competitor in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 145 15 31 6 1 6 23 0 36 35 0.214 0.372 0.393 0.765 169.2

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +11.5% above 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
1967 NYY AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 PIT NL 28 25 4 5 2 0 1 5 0 7 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1972 PIT NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 LAA AL 17 33 5 9 2 1 1 5 0 5 10 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1974 LAA AL 43 83 6 16 2 0 4 13 0 23 17 0.193 .256 (-25%) .324 (+14%) .369 (-2%) .693 (+6%) 169.2
1975 OAK AL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1971 WS PIT 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 18 12 61 2 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 PIT C 3 2 9 1 0 1
1973 CAL C 10 7 32 1 3 2
1974 CAL C 5 3 20 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 18
Designated Hitter 22