Positions: Second Baseman and Third Baseman
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 175lb (185cm, 79kg)
Born: September 18, 1959 in Spokane, WA us
Draft: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 20th round of the 1978 MLB June Amateur Draft from North Central HS (Spokane, WA).
High School: North Central HS (Spokane, WA)
Debut:
September 2, 1981
(Age 21-349d,
14,497th in major league history)
vs. ATL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 28, 1997
(Age 38-010d)
vs. STL 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2005.
(Voted by BBWAA on 393/516 ballots)
View Ryne Sandberg's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1982 season
Agents: Jim Turner, Richie Bry
Full Name: Ryne Dee Sandberg
Nicknames: Ryno, Kid Natural or Gabby
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Relatives: Uncle of Jared Sandberg
Career
67.9
8385
2386
282
.285
1318
1061
344
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.452
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