Name: Scott Sanderson
Rank: 194
Position: P
Year With White Sox: 1994
When pitcher Jose DeLeon injured his knee during fielding drills in the early going of spring training in 1994, the White Sox offered free agent Scott Sanderson a minor league deal and a shot at making the team out of spring training.
Not only did he make the team, but he earned a spot in the rotation as the fifth starter. Despite putting up his worst numbers since an injury plagued 1988 campaign with the Cubs, Sanderson stayed in the rotation until late July, when he was replaced by rookie Scott Ruffcorn. “I understand,” Sanderson said at the time. “I had two bad starts against Detroit, and their decision is to bring Scott up.”
Sanderson made 4 appearances over the bullpen in what would be the final 3 weeks of the season, before the players went on strike in mid August. After the season, and the post-season, was declared lost, Sanderson was granted free agency, bringing his White Sox career to an end.
Sanderson’s numbers in a White Sox uniform were:
Career Pitching
| Wins | Losses | ERA | Saves | IP | Hits | Runs | ER | Walks | Strike Outs | HR | HBP | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 5.09 | 0 | 92 | 110 | 57 | 52 | 12 | 36 | 20 | 2 | 18 |