Augustus Saunders

Born: 8/9/1909 in Whistler, AL, USA

Died: 1999 in Monroe, LA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Augustus Leon Saunders

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Biography

Augustus Saunders, born in 1909, is an active position player known for his contributions on the field during his ongoing career in professional baseball. With a total of 81 games played, Saunders showcases a tenacious approach to the game, accumulating 66 hits and driving in 31 runs, which highlights his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. His batting average stands at .243, reflecting a consistent, if not explosive, presence at the plate. Despite hitting only one home run, his versatility and adaptability allow him to be a valuable asset in various situations. Saunders also demonstrates base-running acumen, with 3 stolen bases to his credit. His playing style is characterized by a solid fundamental approach, blending skill and determination as he navigates the challenges of the modern game. As he continues to play, Augustus Saunders not only contributes to his team's success but also represents a link to the evolving narrative of baseball, showcasing the persistence of athletes in a sport that continually challenges its players to adapt and excel.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 272 25 66 6 0 1 31 3 23 0 0.243 0.309 0.276 0.584 -889.5

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1927 CHT NNL 5 8 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1931 DS NNL 25 83 5 16 1 0 1 7 0 6 0 0.193 .276 (-30%) .338 (-24%) .388 (-38%) .726 (-32%) -431.7
1932 MRM NSL 51 181 20 46 5 0 0 23 3 17 0 0.254 .275 (-8%) .335 (-3%) .391 (-28%) .726 (-17%) -457.8

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1932 MRM NSL 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 75 74 137 190 31 26
3B 4 2 1 4 4 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 CHT 3B 4 2 1 4 4 0
1931 DS 2B 25 25 47 53 14 10
1932 MRM 2B 50 49 90 137 17 16
1932 MRM P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Second Base 75
Third Base 4