Sam Fishburn
Born: 5/15/1893 in Haverhill, MA, USA
Died: 4/11/1965 in Bethlehem, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-05-30 | Final Game: 1919-07-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs
Full name: Samuel E. Fishburn
Biography
Sam Fishburn, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 9 games from May 30, 1919, to July 9, 1919. Fishburn showcased his hitting skills during this short stint, finishing with a batting average of .333, which highlighted his ability to make contact and contribute offensively, albeit over a limited sample size.
While Fishburn did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs during his time in the majors, indicating his potential as a role player. His career, however, was fleeting, and he played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, a time when the dynamics of the game were rapidly evolving. Despite the brevity of his career, Fishburn's performance remains a testament to the many players of his time who contributed to the fabric of baseball history, often without the recognition afforded to more prominent stars.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.833 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | STL | NL | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem | PA | 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 |