Manny Sanguillen, baseball player, 1967-1980

Manny Sanguillen

Born: 3/21/1944 in Colon, Colón, Panama

MLB Debut: 1967-07-23 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Manuel de Jesus Sanguillen

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Biography

Manny Sanguillen was a distinguished Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1967 to 1980. Born in 1944, Sanguillen emerged as a talented position player, known for his exceptional batting skills and charismatic presence on the field. Over the course of 1,448 games, he amassed 1,500 hits, 65 home runs, and 585 RBIs, finishing his career with an impressive batting average of .296. His ability to connect with the ball and produce runs made him a vital contributor to his teams, earning him three All-Star selections during his playing days. Sanguillen played primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a team that was a significant force in the National League during the 1970s. He was part of the Pirates' roster during a transformative era in baseball, contributing to their success as they claimed two World Series championships in 1971 and 1979. Known for his solid defense and aggressive base running, evidenced by his 35 stolen bases, Sanguillen was not only a key offensive player but also showcased a well-rounded skill set that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His legacy in the game is remembered for both his contributions on the field and his vibrant personality that brought joy to the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1448 5062 566 1500 205 57 65 585 35 223 331 0.296 0.326 0.398 0.724 2469.9

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.698 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
1967 PIT NL 30 96 6 26 4 0 0 8 0 4 12 0.271 .242 (+12%) .306 (-2%) .357 (-13%) .663 (-8%) -117.2
1969 PIT NL 129 459 62 139 21 6 5 57 8 12 48 0.303 .248 (+22%) .320 (+1%) .369 (+10%) .689 (+6%) 333.7
1970 PIT NL 128 486 63 158 19 9 7 61 2 17 45 0.325 .253 (+28%) .325 (+6%) .385 (+15%) .711 (+11%) 792.6
1971 PIT NL 138 533 60 170 26 5 7 81 6 19 32 0.319 .249 (+28%) .316 (+9%) .365 (+17%) .682 (+13%) 1164.8
1972 PIT NL 136 520 55 155 18 8 7 71 1 21 38 0.298 .243 (+22%) .310 (+4%) .353 (+14%) .664 (+9%) 648.1
1973 PIT NL 149 589 64 166 26 7 12 65 2 17 29 0.282 .256 (+10%) .325 (-7%) .378 (+9%) .703 (+1%) -180.4
1974 PIT NL 151 596 77 171 21 4 7 68 2 21 27 0.287 .256 (+12%) .324 (-3%) .369 (avg) .693 (-1%) -337.4
1975 PIT NL 133 481 60 158 24 4 9 58 5 48 31 0.328 .257 (+28%) .327 (+19%) .374 (+21%) .701 (+20%) 1929.0
1976 PIT NL 114 389 52 113 16 6 2 36 2 28 18 0.290 .255 (+14%) .320 (+6%) .360 (+5%) .681 (+5%) 318.1
1977 OAK AL 152 571 42 157 17 5 6 58 2 22 35 0.275 .264 (+4%) .329 (-8%) .401 (-12%) .730 (-10%) -1269.1
1978 PIT NL 85 220 15 58 5 1 3 16 2 9 10 0.264 .257 (+2%) .323 (-8%) .378 (-11%) .702 (-10%) -413.3
1979 PIT NL 56 74 8 17 5 2 0 4 0 2 5 0.230 .265 (-13%) .329 (-25%) .397 (-12%) .727 (-18%) -276.6
1980 PIT NL 47 48 2 12 3 0 0 2 3 3 1 0.250 — — — — -122.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
29 103 8 29 3 0 1 4 1 5 0.282

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1979 WS PIT 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.333
1975 NLCS PIT 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167
1974 NLCS PIT 4 16 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
1972 NLCS PIT 5 16 4 5 1 0 1 2 0 0 0.312
1971 NLCS PIT 4 15 1 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.267
1971 WS PIT 7 29 3 11 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.379
1970 NLCS PIT 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 57 53 491 29 3 36
C 1114 1062 5996 540 94 74
OF 70 70 159 6 8 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 PIT C 28 23 133 11 2 4
1969 PIT C 113 107 825 71 17 11
1970 PIT C 125 123 775 66 10 12
1971 PIT C 135 129 712 72 5 12
1972 PIT C 127 122 721 50 9 4
1972 PIT OF 2 2 3 0 0 0
1973 PIT C 89 83 493 35 9 9
1973 PIT OF 59 59 139 6 8 2
1974 PIT C 151 147 713 76 12 8
1975 PIT C 132 129 650 53 9 4
1976 PIT C 111 104 518 52 13 7
1977 OAK 1B 7 6 61 9 1 4
1977 OAK C 77 76 341 45 6 3
1977 OAK OF 9 9 17 0 0 0
1978 PIT 1B 40 38 355 15 0 26
1978 PIT C 18 14 83 5 0 0
1979 PIT 1B 5 5 35 2 0 3
1979 PIT C 8 5 32 4 2 0
1980 PIT 1B 5 4 40 3 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1114
First Base 57
Left Field 2
Right Field 68
Designated Hitter 58

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1975 Player of the Week Week of 1975-05-09
1971 TSN All-Star C

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1975 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 16.0 336 0
1972 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 12.0 336 0
1971 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 49.0 336 0
1970 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 36.0 336 0