Ryne Sandberg
Retired Cubs • Second Base • #23
Hall of Fame • Class of 2005
Jersey
#23
Position
Second Base
Birth Date
September 18, 1959
Age
66 years old
Birthplace
Spokane, WA, USA
Height/Weight
6'2" / 180 lbs
Bats/Throws
Right/Right
MLB Debut
September 2, 1981
Quick facts about Ryne Sandberg
Ryne Sandberg is a Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman who is closely associated with the Cubs. Since debuting in 1981, Ryne Sandberg has 282 career home runs, 1,061 RBIs, a .285 batting average, and 0.795 OPS. For full season-by-season tables, splits, and deeper stats, use the stats page .
Quick facts
- What position did Ryne Sandberg play?
- Ryne Sandberg played Second Base, Third Base, and Shortstop.
- How old was Ryne Sandberg when he passed away?
- Ryne Sandberg passed away at age 65 (born September 18, 1959, died July 28, 2025).
- How tall was Ryne Sandberg?
- Ryne Sandberg was 6'2" tall.
- Where was Ryne Sandberg from?
- Ryne Sandberg was from Spokane, WA, USA.
- When was Ryne Sandberg's MLB debut?
- Ryne Sandberg's MLB debut was on September 2, 1981.
- How many career home runs does Ryne Sandberg have?
- Ryne Sandberg has 282 career home runs.
Career at a glance
- Seasons
- 16
- Career AVG
- .285
- Home runs
- 282
- RBIs
- 1,061
- OPS
- 0.795
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