Deion Sanders
Position:
Centerfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg)
Born:
August 9, 1967
in Fort Myers, FL
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Draft: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 6th round of the 1985 MLB June Amateur Draft from North Fort Myers HS (North Fort Myers, FL) and the New York Yankees in the 30th round of the 1988 MLB June Amateur Draft from Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL).
High School: North Fort Myers HS (North Fort Myers, FL)
School: Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
Debut:
May 31, 1989
(Age 21-295d,
15,613th in major league history)
vs. SEA 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
June 14, 2001
(Age 33-309d)
vs. CHW 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1990 season
Agents: Barry Axelrod
Full Name: Deion Luwynn Sanders
Nicknames:
Neon Deion or Prime Time
Pronunciation: \DEE-onn\
Twitter:
@DeionSanders
Instagram: @deionsanders
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
2001 Fielding Game Log (as LF)