Michael Saunders

Born: 11/19/1986 in Victoria, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2009-07-25 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Michael Edward Brett Saunders

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Biography

Michael Saunders, born in 1986, enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 2009 to 2017. Primarily recognized as a position player, Saunders played in a total of 775 games, where he accumulated 570 hits, 81 home runs, and 263 RBIs, concluding his career with a batting average of .232. His speed on the bases was notable, as he stole 55 bases throughout his time in the league. One of the highlights of his career came in 2016 when he was selected as an All-Star, a testament to his impact and performance during that season. Saunders played during an era characterized by the increasing importance of power hitters in Major League Baseball, and he carved out a niche as a valuable contributor to his teams. His versatility and ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively allowed him to remain relevant in a competitive landscape. Over the years, he became a respected figure in the clubhouse, known for his work ethic and determination, leaving a lasting impression on fans and players alike before retiring in 2017.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
775	2455	324	570	123	19	81	263	55	255	711	0.232	0.305	0.397	0.701	-1252.2

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.728 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
2009	SEA	AL	46	122	13	27	1	3	0	4	4	6	40	0.221	.262 (-16%)	.332 (-23%)	.417 (-33%)	.750 (-29%)	-631.5
2010	SEA	AL	100	289	29	61	11	2	10	33	6	35	84	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.325 (-9%)	.402 (-9%)	.728 (-9%)	-498.8
2011	SEA	AL	58	161	16	24	5	0	2	8	6	12	56	0.149	.255 (-42%)	.320 (-35%)	.399 (-46%)	.719 (-41%)	-1172.0
2012	SEA	AL	139	507	71	125	31	3	19	57	21	43	132	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.318 (-4%)	.405 (+7%)	.724 (+2%)	115.6
2013	SEA	AL	132	406	59	96	23	3	12	46	13	54	118	0.236	.253 (-7%)	.317 (+2%)	.396 (avg)	.714 (+1%)	78.2
2014	SEA	AL	78	231	38	63	11	3	8	34	4	26	59	0.273	.251 (+9%)	.313 (+9%)	.386 (+17%)	.700 (+13%)	510.7
2015	TOR	AL	9	31	2	6	0	0	0	3	0	5	10	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	TOR	AL	140	490	70	124	32	3	24	57	1	59	157	0.253	.255 (-1%)	.321 (+5%)	.417 (+14%)	.738 (+10%)	1033.3
2017	PHI	NL	61	200	25	41	9	2	6	20	0	13	51	0.205	.254 (-20%)	.324 (-21%)	.425 (-15%)	.750 (-18%)	-687.6
2017	TOR	AL	12	18	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	-687.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	21	2	8	1	0	1	1	1	10	0.381

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2016	ALCS	TOR	5	14	1	6	0	1	1	0	7	0.429
2016	ALDS1	TOR	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.200
2016	ALWC	TOR	1	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	712	652	1419	34	13	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	SEA	OF	39	34	89	0	1	0
2010	SEA	OF	89	85	197	8	4	4
2011	SEA	OF	56	47	139	1	0	0
2012	SEA	OF	136	133	315	4	4	1
2013	SEA	OF	126	109	255	7	1	2
2014	SEA	OF	71	61	127	1	0	0
2015	TOR	OF	9	9	12	3	0	0
2016	TOR	OF	128	122	188	5	2	0
2017	PHI	OF	52	49	91	4	1	0
2017	TOR	OF	6	3	6	1	0	1