Doug Saunders

Born: 12/13/1969 in Yorba Linda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-06-13 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Douglas Long Saunders

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Biography

Doug Saunders was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2006. Primarily a position player, Saunders played in a total of 28 games during his time in the big leagues. He recorded 14 hits, resulting in a batting average of .209. Despite his efforts, he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his limited appearances, and he did not register any stolen bases. Saunders' career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with the emergence of power hitters and changes in playing styles that characterized the post-1990s era. While his stint in the majors was short, his dedication to the sport and experiences within the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Players like Saunders often serve as a reminder of the competitive nature of professional baseball, where only a select few reach the highest level despite the years of hard work and commitment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	67	8	14	2	0	0	0	0	3	4	0.209	0.243	0.239	0.482	-390.4

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.482 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 34.5% 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
1993	NYN	NL	28	67	8	14	2	0	0	0	0	3	4	0.209	.265 (-21%)	.332 (-27%)	.403 (-41%)	.735 (-35%)	-390.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	22	17	36	50	4	18
3B	4	0	1	2	0	1
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	NYN	2B	22	17	36	50	4	18
1993	NYN	3B	4	0	1	2	0	1
1993	NYN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	22
Third Base	4
Shortstop	1