Michael Saunders #55

Colorado Rockies

LF
B/T: L/R
6' 4"/225

Michael Edward Brett Saunders
Status: Released
Nickname: The Condor
Born: 11/19/1986 in Victoria, BC, Canada
Draft: 2004, Seattle Mariners, Round: 11, Overall Pick: 333
College: Tallahassee CC, Tallahassee CC, FL
MLB Debut: 7/25/2009

MiLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2320	.270	62	326	88	.790

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2320	.270	62	326	88	.790

MLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2455	.232	81	263	55	.702

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2455	.232	81	263	55	.702

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	2320	396	627	62	326	88	.270	.362	.790
MLB Career Stats	2455	324	570	81	263	55	.232	.305	.702

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	2320	396	627	62	326	88	.270	.362	.790
MLB Career Stats	2455	324	570	81	263	55	.232	.305	.702

More Michael Saunders

4/11/2018 at 10:04 AM 4/11/2018 at 10:04 AM

Tides' Saunders cracks two-run single

8/17/2017 at 6:51 PM 8/17/2017 at 6:51 PM

Michael Saunders solo home-run

8/16/2017 at 10:07 PM 8/16/2017 at 10:07 PM

Michael Saunders RBI Single

Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	March 18, 2019	Albuquerque Isotopes released OF Michael Saunders.
	March 18, 2019	Colorado Rockies released OF Michael Saunders.
	February 6, 2019	OF Michael Saunders assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes.
	January 1, 2019	Colorado Rockies signed free agent OF Michael Saunders to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	June 21, 2018	Charlotte Knights released OF Michael Saunders.
	May 21, 2018	OF Michael Saunders assigned to Charlotte Knights.
	May 21, 2018	Chicago White Sox signed free agent OF Michael Saunders to a minor league contract.
	May 15, 2018	Norfolk Tides released DH Michael Saunders.
	April 2, 2018	DH Michael Saunders assigned to Norfolk Tides.
	April 2, 2018	Baltimore Orioles signed free agent OF Michael Saunders to a minor league contract.
	March 24, 2018	Kansas City Royals released RF Michael Saunders.
	March 1, 2018	Kansas City Royals invited non-roster RF Michael Saunders to spring training.
	February 23, 2018	Pittsburgh Pirates released RF Michael Saunders.
	February 21, 2018	RF Michael Saunders assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
	February 21, 2018	Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent RF Michael Saunders to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	November 2, 2017	LF Michael Saunders elected free agency.
	August 8, 2017	Buffalo Bisons activated LF Michael Saunders from the 7-day disabled list.
	August 2, 2017	Buffalo Bisons placed RF Michael Saunders on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to July 31, 2017.
	June 28, 2017	RF Michael Saunders assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
	June 28, 2017	Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent RF Michael Saunders to a minor league contract.
	June 23, 2017	Philadelphia Phillies released RF Michael Saunders.
	June 20, 2017	Philadelphia Phillies designated RF Michael Saunders for assignment.
	January 19, 2017	Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RF Michael Saunders.
	November 3, 2016	LF Michael Saunders elected free agency.
	July 11, 2016	LF Michael Saunders assigned to American League All-Stars.
	November 2, 2015	Toronto Blue Jays activated LF Michael Saunders from the 60-day disabled list.
	August 25, 2015	Toronto Blue Jays transferred RF Michael Saunders from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Left knee inflammation
	May 10, 2015	Toronto Blue Jays placed RF Michael Saunders on the 15-day disabled list. Left knee inflammation
	April 25, 2015	Toronto Blue Jays activated RF Michael Saunders from the 15-day disabled list.
	April 9, 2015	Toronto Blue Jays sent OF Michael Saunders on a rehab assignment to Dunedin Blue Jays.
	April 5, 2015	Toronto Blue Jays placed RF Michael Saunders on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27, 2015. Left knee meniscus tear.
	December 3, 2014	Seattle Mariners traded RF Michael Saunders to Toronto Blue Jays for LHP J.A. Happ.
	September 8, 2014	Seattle Mariners activated RF Michael Saunders from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 7, 2014	Seattle Mariners sent OF Michael Saunders on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
	July 11, 2014	Seattle Mariners placed RF Michael Saunders on the 15-day disabled list. Strained left oblique
	June 27, 2014	Seattle Mariners activated RF Michael Saunders from the 15-day disabled list.
	June 20, 2014	Seattle Mariners sent RF Michael Saunders on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
	June 12, 2014	Seattle Mariners placed RF Michael Saunders on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 11, 2014. Right AC joint inflammation.
	April 29, 2013	Seattle Mariners activated RF Michael Saunders from the 15-day disabled list.
	April 26, 2013	Seattle Mariners sent RF Michael Saunders on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
	April 11, 2013	Seattle Mariners placed RF Michael Saunders on the 15-day disabled list. Sprained Right Shoulder
	September 6, 2011	Seattle Mariners recalled Michael Saunders from Tacoma Rainiers.
	August 12, 2011	Michael Saunders roster status changed by Tacoma Rainiers.
	August 3, 2011	Tacoma Rainiers placed CF Michael Saunders on the temporarily inactive list.
	July 2, 2011	Tacoma Rainiers activated CF Michael Saunders from the temporarily inactive list.
	June 17, 2011	Tacoma Rainiers placed CF Michael Saunders on the temporarily inactive list.
	June 3, 2011	Seattle Mariners optioned CF Michael Saunders to Tacoma Rainiers.
	November 15, 2010	OF Michael Saunders assigned to Cardenales de Lara.
	May 6, 2010	Seattle Mariners recalled Michael Saunders from Tacoma Rainiers.
	May 6, 2010	Seattle Mariners activated CF Michael Saunders.
	March 18, 2010	Seattle Mariners optioned Michael Saunders to Tacoma Rainiers.
	October 9, 2009	OF Michael Saunders assigned to Cardenales de Lara.
	July 25, 2009	Seattle Mariners selected the contract of Michael Saunders from Tacoma Rainiers.
	July 9, 2009	Michael Saunders roster status changed by Tacoma Rainiers.
	July 2, 2009	Tacoma Rainiers placed LF Michael Saunders on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to June 30, 2009.
	April 30, 2009	Tacoma Rainiers activated LF Michael Saunders from the 7-day disabled list.
	April 7, 2009	Tacoma Rainiers placed CF Michael Saunders on the 7-day disabled list.

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Awards

CAL Player of the Week

Week
05/14/2007	High Desert Mavericks	CAL
06/11/2007	High Desert Mavericks	CAL

Futures Game Selection

Year
2007	High Desert Mavericks	CAL

CAL Post-Season All-Star

Year
2007	High Desert Mavericks	CAL

World Baseball Classic Pool D MVP

Year
2013	Canada	WBC

WBC All-Tournament Team

Year
2013	Canada	WBC

AL All-Star

Year
2016	Toronto Blue Jays	AL

League Rankings

Strikeouts

	SO
2016	157	in AL
2012	132	in AL

Stolen Bases

	SB
2012	21	in AL

Caught Stealing

	CS
2014	5	in AL
2014	0	in PCL

Doubles

	2B
2016	32	in AL

Slugging Percentage

	SLG
2016	.478	in AL

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