Scott Sanderson was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career. He was born on July 22, 1956, in Dearborn, Michigan, and attended Vanderbilt University, where he played college baseball.
Sanderson was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the third round of the 1977 MLB draft and made his debut in the MLB in 1978. He played for the Expos for four seasons before being traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1984. Sanderson played for the Cubs for three seasons and was a key player in their 1984 National League East championship team.
In 1987, Sanderson signed with the Oakland Athletics as a free agent and played for them for two seasons. He then played for the New York Yankees for three seasons before being traded to the California Angels in 1993. Sanderson played for the Angels for one season before being traded to the San Francisco Giants in 1994. He played for the Giants for one season before returning to the Cubs in 1995. Sanderson played his final season in the MLB with the Angels in 1996.
Throughout his career, Sanderson was known for his consistency and durability as a pitcher. He had a career record of 163-143 with an ERA of 3.84. Sanderson was also a two-time All-Star, in 1990 and 1991, and won a Gold Glove award in 1991.
After retiring from baseball, Sanderson worked as a broadcaster for the Cubs and also served as a pitching coach for the Canadian national baseball team. He was also involved in various charitable organizations, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the ALS Association.
Sadly, Sanderson passed away on April 11, 2019, at the age of 62 due to complications from cancer. He was remembered by his former teammates and fans as a talented and respected player who made significant contributions to the sport of baseball.
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