Tommy Sandt, baseball player, 1975-1976

Tommy Sandt

Born: 12/22/1950 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 12/1/2020 in Lake Oswego, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-06-29 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Sandt

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Biography

Tommy Sandt was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976. Primarily serving as a position player, Sandt appeared in a total of 42 games during his brief career. He recorded 14 hits, contributing to a batting average of .209, while driving in 3 runs. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Sandt was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute in various capacities. Sandt's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was witnessing significant changes in player dynamics and team strategies. Though his time in the major leagues was limited, his experience reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to make their mark in an era characterized by fierce competition and evolving gameplay. After concluding his time in the majors on October 3, 1976, Sandt's legacy remained as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the journey of players who contributed to the game in diverse ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 67 6 14 1 0 0 3 0 7 9 0.209 0.284 0.224 0.508 -255.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 26.6% 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
1975 OAK AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 OAK AL 41 67 6 14 1 0 0 3 0 7 9 0.209 .255 (-18%) .320 (-11%) .360 (-38%) .681 (-25%) -255.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 2 7 11 0 1
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 29 14 37 49 3 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 OAK 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1976 OAK 2B 9 2 7 11 0 1
1976 OAK 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1976 OAK SS 29 14 37 49 3 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 2
Shortstop 29