Scott Sanders (baseball)

Scott Sanders
Sanders, Nicholls Colonels retired numbers
Pitcher
Born: (1969-03-25) March 25, 1969 (age 56)
Hannibal, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 6, 1993, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1999, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record34–45
Earned run average4.86
Strikeouts632
NPB statistics
Win–loss record3–5
Earned run average4.36
Strikeouts70
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Teams

Scott Gerald Sanders (born March 25, 1969) is an American former professional baseball right-handed pitcher.[1] Sanders played college baseball at Nicholls State University. In his professional career from 19931999, Sanders played for the San Diego Padres (1993–1996, 1998), Seattle Mariners (1997), Detroit Tigers (1997–1998), and Chicago Cubs (1999), as well as the Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2001.

Career

In his MLB career, Sanders compiled a 34-45 record and a 4.86 ERA. He appeared in 235 games, with 88 starts. In 681+23 innings pitched, he recorded 632 strikeouts.[2] In his one season in NPB, Sanders had a 3-5 record and a 4.36 ERA. In 24 games, including 11 starts, he pitched 86+23 innings with 70 strikeouts.

Personal life

Sanders' son, Cam, plays in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Padres Arrested for Propositions". Los Angeles Times. April 27, 1994. p. C3.
  2. ^ "Scott Sanders Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  3. ^ "SB Cubs pitcher Cam Sanders hopes to follow in parents' footsteps". July 31, 2019.