Scott Douglas Sanderson (July 22, 1956 – April 11, 2019) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, California Angels, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago White Sox. Following his retirement from playing professional baseball he worked as a sports agent and radio broadcaster.

Early life

Sanderson attended Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois, and Vanderbilt University. Sanderson pitched in only 28 minor league games before being called up to the major leagues.

Career

MLB career

Sanderson went 4–2 in nine starts in his rookie season with the Expos in 1978, posting a 2.51 ERA.

Sanderson remained a starter for the next five seasons, averaging over ten wins per season, including sixteen wins in .

Personal

Sanderson was married with two children, a son and a daughter. He also enjoyed playing in golf tournaments around the United States.

In his later years, Sanderson had his voice box removed and suffered a stroke. He died from cancer on April 11, 2019, aged 62.

References

  • Sanderson's second career