A. Sardinha (born April 8, 1979) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Philadelphia Phillies between 2003 and 2011.

Baseball America selected him as a Third Team College All American catcher and he was also a West Coast Conference All-Star.

In lieu of a bonus the Reds signed Sardinha to a six-year contract with a guaranteed payout, regardless of whether he made it to the majors.

Though he struggled offensively, Sardinha had a good season defensively, throwing out 38% of baserunners attempting to steal, second best in the California League.

[11][12] In 2003, Sardinha missed the first month and a half of the season due to a torn lateral collateral ligament in his left knee.

Sardinha had a strong spring training in 2005, batting .353 with one home run in 10 games but did not make the opening day roster.

On December 15, 2006, the Detroit Tigers signed Sardinha to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Sardinha played the entire 2007 season for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, appearing in 117 games with a batting average of .202 with 10 home runs.

On June 29, 2008, against the Colorado Rockies, Sardinha got his first career Major League hit, a two-RBI triple off pitcher Matt Herges.

Sardinha spent part of the first half of the season with Detroit as the backup catcher, but after hitting .097 over 12 games was designated for assignment to make room for rookie pitcher Alfredo Figaro.

[18] On January 7, 2010, Sardinha signed a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Philadelphia Phillies.

After beginning the season with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he was called up to the Phillies to replace Scott Mathieson before a game with the Minnesota Twins on June 19.

On June 24, Sardinha hit his first Major League home run against Cleveland Indians reliever Héctor Ambriz.