Dennis Saunders

Born: 1/4/1949 in Alhambra, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-05-21 | Final Game: 1970-06-12

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Dennis James Saunders

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Biography

Dennis Saunders, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief yet impactful period from 1970 until June 12, 1970. Making his mark in the sport, Saunders played during an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles, as teams began to emphasize pitching depth and strategic play. Over the course of his short career, he compiled a record of 1-1 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.21, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound. Throughout his time in the league, Saunders recorded a total of 8 strikeouts and secured 1 save, highlighting his capability as both a starter and a reliever. Despite the limited duration of his career, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the early 1970s, a time when pitchers were becoming increasingly crucial to a team's success. Dennis Saunders remains a noteworthy figure whose brief tenure in Major League Baseball encapsulated the competitive spirit and tactical nuances of the game during that transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	8	0	0	0	1	14.0	16	5	1	5	8	3.21	0

Career ERA 3.21 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1970	DET	AL	1	1	8	0	0	0	1	14.0	16	5	5	8	3.21	3.89 (+17%)	61.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1970	DET	AL	8	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	2	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	DET	P	8	0	2	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8