Joe Saunders #51

Tacoma Rainiers

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B/T: L/L
6' 3"/215

Joseph Francis Saunders
Status: Free Agent
Born: 6/16/1981 in Fairfax, VA
Draft: 2002, Anaheim Angels, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 12
College: Virginia Tech
MLB Debut: 8/16/2005

MiLB Career Stats

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
127	43-39	3.81	655.0	486	1.32

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
127	43-39	3.81	655.0	486	1.32

MLB Career Stats

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
235	89-86	4.37	1387.1	792	1.42

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
235	89-86	4.37	1387.1	792	1.42

MLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
128	.133	0	6	1	.311

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
128	.133	0	6	1	.311

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MLB Career Stats	128	3	17	0	6	1	.133	.170	.311

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MLB Career Stats	128	3	17	0	6	1	.133	.170	.311

Year	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	WHIP
MiLB Career Stats	43	39	3.81	127	110	0	655.0	486	1.32
MLB Career Stats	89	86	4.37	235	229	0	1387.1	792	1.42

Year	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	WHIP
MiLB Career Stats	43	39	3.81	127	110	0	655.0	486	1.32
MLB Career Stats	89	86	4.37	235	229	0	1387.1	792	1.42

Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	May 1, 2015	LHP Joe Saunders elected free agency.
	April 7, 2015	LHP Joe Saunders assigned to Tacoma Rainiers.
	April 6, 2015	Seattle Mariners signed free agent LHP Joe Saunders to a minor league contract.
	March 31, 2015	Tacoma Rainiers released LHP Joe Saunders.
	February 20, 2015	Seattle Mariners signed free agent LHP Joe Saunders to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	February 20, 2015	LHP Joe Saunders assigned to Tacoma Rainiers.
	October 30, 2014	LHP Joe Saunders elected free agency.
	October 17, 2014	Baltimore Orioles activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	October 2, 2014	Baltimore Orioles reassigned LHP Joe Saunders to the minor leagues.
	September 1, 2014	Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of LHP Joe Saunders from Norfolk Tides.
	August 5, 2014	Baltimore Orioles signed free agent LHP Joe Saunders to a minor league contract.
	August 5, 2014	LHP Joe Saunders assigned to Norfolk Tides.
	July 30, 2014	Omaha Storm Chasers released LHP Joe Saunders.
	July 13, 2014	LHP Joe Saunders assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
	July 8, 2014	Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Joe Saunders to a minor league contract.
	July 4, 2014	Texas Rangers released LHP Joe Saunders.
	July 1, 2014	Texas Rangers designated LHP Joe Saunders for assignment.
	May 28, 2014	Texas Rangers activated LHP Joe Saunders from the 15-day disabled list.
	May 14, 2014	Texas Rangers sent LHP Joe Saunders on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express.
	May 6, 2014	Texas Rangers sent LHP Joe Saunders on a rehab assignment to Frisco RoughRiders.
	April 7, 2014	Texas Rangers placed LHP Joe Saunders on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 5, 2014. Bruised left ankle.
	March 5, 2014	Texas Rangers signed free agent LHP Joe Saunders.
	November 1, 2013	LHP Joe Saunders elected free agency.
	February 12, 2013	Seattle Mariners signed free agent LHP Joe Saunders.
	November 3, 2012	LHP Joe Saunders elected free agency.
	August 28, 2012	Baltimore Orioles activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	August 26, 2012	Arizona Diamondbacks traded cash and LHP Joe Saunders to Baltimore Orioles for Player To Be Named Later and RHP Matt Lindstrom.
	July 14, 2012	Joe Saunders roster status changed by Arizona Diamondbacks.
	June 23, 2012	Joe Saunders roster status changed by Arizona Diamondbacks.
	January 17, 2012	Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent LHP Joe Saunders.
	December 12, 2011	LHP Joe Saunders elected free agency.
	July 27, 2010	Arizona Diamondbacks activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	July 25, 2010	Arizona Diamondbacks Traded RHP Dan Haren to Los Angeles Angels; Los Angeles Angels Traded LHP Joe Saunders and RHP Rafael Rodriguez to Arizona Diamondbacks and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Traded LHP Patrick Corbin to Visalia Rawhide.
	August 26, 2009	Joe Saunders roster status changed by Los Angeles Angels.
	August 8, 2009	Los Angeles Angels placed LHP Joe Saunders on the 15-day disabled list. tightness in left shoulder
	August 1, 2006	Los Angeles Angels activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	July 19, 2006	Los Angeles Angels reassigned LHP Joe Saunders to the minor leagues.
	July 19, 2006	Salt Lake Bees activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	July 18, 2006	Los Angeles Angels activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	March 30, 2006	Los Angeles Angels reassigned LHP Joe Saunders to the minor leagues.
	March 30, 2006	Salt Lake Bees activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	September 6, 2005	Los Angeles Angels activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	August 17, 2005	Salt Lake Stingers activated LHP Joe Saunders.
	August 17, 2005	Los Angeles Angels reassigned LHP Joe Saunders to the minor leagues.
	March 16, 2005	Los Angeles Angels reassigned LHP Joe Saunders to the minor leagues.
	November 18, 2004	Anaheim Angels activated LHP Joe Saunders.

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Awards

TEX Pitcher of the Week

Week
07/03/2005	Arkansas Travelers	TEX

PCL Mid-Season All-Star

Year
2006	Salt Lake Bees	PCL

AL All-Star

Year
2008	Los Angeles Angels	AL

League Rankings

Home Runs

	HR
2013	25	in AL
2011	29	in NL
2009	29	in AL
2008	21	in AL

At Bats

	AB
2013	746	in AL
2011	790	in NL
2009	725	in AL
2008	740	in AL

Innings Pitched

	IP
2011	212.0	in NL
2009	186.0	in AL
2008	198.0	in AL

Wins

	Wins
2011	12	in NL
2009	16	in AL
2008	17	in AL

Runs

	R
2013	117	in AL
2011	94	in NL
2009	102	in AL

Triples

	3B
2013	5	in AL
2011	7	in NL
2009	4	in AL

Hits

	H
2013	232	in AL
2011	210	in NL
2009	202	in AL

Hit By Pitch

	HBP
2009	6	in AL

Total Bases

	TB
2013	378	in AL
2011	346	in NL
2009	329	in AL

Losses

	Losses
2013	16	in AL
2011	13	in NL

Doubles

	2B
2013	61	in AL

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