Jerry Sands Had A Rapid Rise To The Big Leagues
by Eric Stephen on Apr 18, 2011 6:13 PM PDT
in Dodgers History & Records
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At 23 years, 202 days old, Jerry Sands is the youngest Dodgers position player to make his major league debut since Blake DeWitt, who was 22 years, 224 days old on opening day in 2008. There have been eight Dodger position players younger than Sands to make their debut since 2000.
However, with just 348 plate appearances about Class A, Sands is in rarer company. Since 2000, only DeWitt and Matt Kemp had less experience in Double A and Triple A than Sands.
| Dodgers Position Players 23 & Younger Making MLB Debut Since 2000 | |||||
| Player | Year | AA PA | AAA PA | AA/AAA PA | Age of MLB Debut |
| Jerry Sands | 2011 | 303 | 45 | 348 | 23 yrs, 202 days |
| Joel Guzman | 2006 | 696 | 217 | 913 | 21 yrs, 189 days |
| Matt Kemp | 2006 | 221 | 0 | 221 | 21 yrs, 247 days |
| James Loney | 2006 | 1,014 | 0 | 1,014 | 21 yrs, 332 days |
| Willy Aybar | 2005 | 537 | 450 | 987 | 22 yrs, 175 days |
| Tony Abreu | 2007 | 611 | 188 | 799 | 22 yrs, 190 days |
| Blake DeWitt | 2008 | 299 | 0 | 299 | 22 yrs, 224 days |
| Joe Thurston | 2002 | 616 | 631 | 1,247 | 22 yrs, 338 days |
| Russell Martin |
2006 | 505 | 91 | 596 | 23 yrs, 79 days |
| Chin-Lung Hu | 2007 | 912 | 200 | 1,112 | 23 yrs, 211 days |
| Andy LaRoche | 2007 | 541 | 339 | 880 | 23 yrs, 235 days |
| Wilkin Ruan | 2002 | 478 | 157 | 635 | 23 yrs, 287 days |
| Ivan DeJesus | 2011 | 560 | 580 | 1,140 | 23 yrs, 335 days |
| Source: Baseball-Reference.com | |||||
Sands, now wearing number 47, will bat seventh and play left field tonight against Tim Hudson and the Braves.
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Game Time: 7:10 p.m.
TV: Prime Ticket
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In Arkansas with the tornados
by bhsportsguy on Apr 18, 2011 6:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Shit spent all day cruising around doing errands in the south bay
and totally missed this news until now. This is fantasti, hope the KId rakes, now I wish I was going to the game tonite instead of Thursday.
Hating the Giants for going on a half century and counting!
I saw Kemps debut in DC
it wasn’t pretty, but I was there.
by Greg Stephen on Apr 18, 2011 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
being there is what counts
Hating the Giants for going on a half century and counting!
by MammothDodger on Apr 18, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You'll like him, I think.
Just a great, great kid. :)
Random Ramblings from a Somewhat Scattered Mind
"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
Seems like it
in ST a lot of us were impressed with what we saw of him and those who went to the games in person reported back that he was super cool and nice to fans who wanted to chat with him. I mean not that he should be arrogant anyway since he’s not a household name. Yet.
But sounds like a good guy, good character.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
He was one of my favorite Loons
Just such a level-headed, accommodating kid. Very calm, never ruffled.
Random Ramblings from a Somewhat Scattered Mind
"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
Man is E Rogers throwing batting practice against the Giants or what?
Oh well, I guess it’s good for us if Giants win today but I find it rather hard to “root” for them. More important is if dodgers can just win games and straighten things out. Let the other guys beat up on each other a little for a change.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Don't root for them,
just root for the Rox to lose
by Greg Stephen on Apr 18, 2011 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Can I root for them both to get leprosy?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
by underdog on Apr 18, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kemp about to hit a bomb
on game reply on Primte Ticket
Hating the Giants for going on a half century and counting!
Love that call Vin
“They pitched to the one guy who can beat them and he DOES.
Hating the Giants for going on a half century and counting!
by MammothDodger on Apr 18, 2011 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
are u sure?!?
25th round pick from Catawba
Hating the Giants for going on a half century and counting!
by MammothDodger on Apr 18, 2011 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
HJ
And I waiting for meercat at the gate.
by bhsportsguy on Apr 18, 2011 6:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Maybe meercat won't make it
and Phill will be there in his stead, leaving the bitterness behind.
by Greg Stephen on Apr 18, 2011 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Has a batting order been posted?
Id love to see Jerry batting 5
by SeanMillerSavior on Apr 18, 2011 6:46 PM PDT reply actions
Buster Olney picked Giants to repeat this year. Ergo,
Buster tweets about them a lot. Today he has been tweeting about their game. A lot.
Today I unfollowed Buster Olney.
The end.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Season Ticket Holder's Regret
So I’ve had season tickets for a long time. I’ve seen a perfect game, no hitters, 2 grand slams by the same player in one inning and a ball completely leaving the stadium. I’ve seen a lot of first big league appearances and first hits and saves too. Tonight however, i had tickets to see a great guys film- Top Gun – on the big screen at the Arclight. I went and enjoyed it again….until i heard that Sands made his debut!!! i’ve seen him at Midland, Chattanooga, AFL, Instructs and in big league camp this spring. I’m a huge fan and can’t believe i missed history…..and all for iceman and maverick. Oh well, at least i was there for Clayton. probably won’t sleep well tonight so i can at least watch the game replay.
Wow, you’re taking it well. At least you didn’t miss his first home run, you can still catch that!
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Apr 19, 2011 1:51 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
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