Sammy Burton

Born: 2/3/1913 in Muskogee, OK, USA

Died: 11/22/1987 in Tulsa, OK, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Samuel Burton

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Biography

Sammy Burton, born in 1913, is an active position player known for his contributions on the field in the contemporary baseball landscape. Over the course of his career, he has played in 29 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .250. Burton has accumulated 23 hits, including a notable home run, and has driven in 9 runs, demonstrating his potential as a key contributor to his team's offensive efforts. He also adds versatility to his game with a stolen base to his name, highlighting his ability to be a threat on the basepaths. As a player in today's game, Burton is part of a dynamic era that emphasizes both power and speed, and he continues to adapt to the evolving strategies of modern baseball. His journey reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by players navigating the complexities of the sport today. With a career still in progress, Burton's ongoing presence in the league allows him to further develop his skills and make an impact on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	92	13	23	1	2	1	9	1	10	0	0.250	0.324	0.337	0.660	-127.4

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1940	BBB	NAL	29	92	13	23	1	2	1	9	1	10	0	0.250	.267 (-6%)	.335 (-3%)	.387 (-13%)	.722 (-9%)	-127.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	3	3	7	6	2	0
3B	21	18	27	40	5	3
OF	5	5	6	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	BBB	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1940	BBB	2B	3	3	7	6	2	0
1940	BBB	3B	21	18	27	40	5	3
1940	BBB	OF	5	5	6	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Second Base	3
Third Base	21
Left Field	3
Right Field	2