14 Facts About Jerry Sands

1.

Gerald Robert Sands was born on September 28,1987 and is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman.

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Jerry Sands was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 25th round of the 2008 MLB Draft out of Catawba College and made his Major League Baseball debut with them in 2011.

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3.

Jerry Sands played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League, and Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.

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4.

Jerry Sands grew up in Smithfield, North Carolina and is a graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School.

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5.

Jerry Sands struggled in his first professional season with the Gulf Coast Dodgers in 2008, hitting only.

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Jerry Sands was named Midwest League player of the week three times and selected to appear in the mid-season all-star game.

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7.

Jerry Sands hit a home run in the All-Star game and was named the Player of the Game.

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8.

Jerry Sands was selected as the Dodgers "Minor League Player of the Year" and given an invite to Major League spring training.

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9.

Jerry Sands had his contract purchased by the Dodgers on April 18,2011 and made his major league debut as the starting left fielder against the Atlanta Braves.

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10.

Jerry Sands returned to the Dodgers after the minor league season ended and was much more productive, finishing his season with 24 hits in his last 59 at-bats to raise his batting average to.

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11.

Jerry Sands was designated for assignment by the Pirates on December 13,2013.

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12.

On February 13,2017, Jerry Sands signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

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13.

On June 3,2017, Jerry Sands signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.

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14.

On December 20,2019, Jerry Sands signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.

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