Sam Freeman
Born: 6/24/1987 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-06-01 | Final Game: 2020-08-12
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Samuel Douglas Freeman
Biography
Sam Freeman, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 until his retirement in 2020. Known for his strong left-handed arm and effective pitching style, Freeman made a significant impact during his career, particularly in relief roles. He posted a career record of 8-7 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.58, while accumulating a total of 232 strikeouts over his time in the league.
Freeman's career spanned an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on pitching strategies and analytics, which influenced how pitchers were utilized in games. While he did not register any saves, his ability to come in during high-leverage situations and keep runs off the board made him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions on the mound and his resilience in the face of competition reflect the evolving nature of baseball during his playing years and solidify his legacy within the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 233.7 | 197 | 93 | 17 | 136 | 232 | 3.58 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 5.40 | - |
| 2013 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2.19 | - |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 34 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 2.61 | - |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 31 | 13 | 25 | 40 | 3.05 | -611.4 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12.91 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 2 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 48 | 17 | 27 | 59 | 2.55 | 1544.4 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 3 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 41 | 24 | 32 | 58 | 4.29 | 624.9 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1.80 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | STL | NL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | STL | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 58 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NLDS2 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NLDS2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 271 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SLN | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | SLN | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | SLN | P | 44 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TEX | P | 54 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | ATL | P | 58 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | ATL | P | 63 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | LAA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | WAS | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 271 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $517,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $517,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 2008 |