Ryne Sandberg is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who spent nearly his entire career with the Chicago Cubs. He is recognized as one of the best second basemen of all time.
Sandberg was drafted in the 20th round of the 1978 amateur draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He went on to make his major league debut as a shortstop for the Phillies in 1981. He was traded along with shortstop Larry Bowa to the Cubs for shortstop Ivan DeJesus prior to the 1982 season. The trade is now considered one of the most one-sided deals in baseball history.
Sandberg established himself as a perennial All-Star and Gold Glove candidate, making 10 consecutive All-Star appearances and winning nine consecutive Gold Gloves from 1983 to 1991.
His career .989 fielding percentage is a major league record at second base.
Sandberg was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 2005; he was formally inducted in ceremonies on July 31, 2005. He managed the Peoria Chiefs for the past two season and is the current manager of the Tennessee Smokies.
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