Sammy Hale
Born: 9/10/1896 in Glen Rose, TX, USA
Died: 9/6/1974 in Wheeler, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-04-20 | Final Game: 1930-08-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Samuel Douglas Hale
Biography
Sammy Hale, born in 1896, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during a transformative era for the sport. His career spanned from 1920 to 1930, a period marked by the post-Deadball Era, which saw a shift towards more offensive play. Over the course of his career, Hale played in 883 games, accumulating 880 hits and establishing a commendable batting average of .302. Known for his versatility and skill at the plate, he recorded 30 home runs and drove in 392 runs, showcasing his ability to produce in crucial situations.
In addition to his offensive contributions, Hale was also a threat on the basepaths, finishing his career with 41 stolen bases. His combination of batting prowess and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, contributing to a dynamic offensive landscape in the 1920s and 1930s. While his career concluded in 1930, Hale's impact on the game and his impressive statistics solidified his legacy as a significant figure of his time in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 883 | 2915 | 422 | 880 | 157 | 54 | 30 | 392 | 41 | 130 | 218 | 0.302 | 0.336 | 0.424 | 0.760 | 258.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | DET | AL | 76 | 116 | 13 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 0.293 | 0.9 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 115 | 434 | 68 | 125 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 51 | 8 | 17 | 31 | 0.288 | -282.1 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 80 | 261 | 41 | 83 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 19 | 0.318 | 238.5 |
| 1925 | PHA | AL | 110 | 391 | 62 | 135 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 63 | 7 | 17 | 27 | 0.345 | 1364.8 |
| 1926 | PHA | AL | 111 | 327 | 49 | 92 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 43 | 1 | 13 | 36 | 0.281 | -31.9 |
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 131 | 501 | 77 | 157 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 81 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 0.313 | 547.1 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 88 | 314 | 38 | 97 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 58 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 0.309 | 342.6 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 101 | 379 | 51 | 105 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 40 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 0.277 | -1311.7 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 62 | 190 | 21 | 52 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 0.274 | -610.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 704 | 0 | 686 | 1373 | 133 | 145 |
| OF | 10 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | DET | 3B | 16 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 5 | 2 |
| 1920 | DET | OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | PHA | 3B | 107 | 0 | 85 | 222 | 28 | 17 |
| 1924 | PHA | 3B | 55 | 0 | 39 | 108 | 8 | 10 |
| 1924 | PHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHA | OF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHA | 3B | 96 | 0 | 98 | 173 | 24 | 19 |
| 1926 | PHA | 3B | 77 | 0 | 82 | 152 | 13 | 16 |
| 1926 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | PHA | 3B | 128 | 0 | 152 | 247 | 16 | 46 |
| 1928 | PHA | 3B | 79 | 0 | 86 | 189 | 20 | 17 |
| 1929 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929 | PHA | 3B | 99 | 0 | 90 | 171 | 12 | 13 |
| 1930 | SLA | 3B | 47 | 0 | 46 | 80 | 7 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 704 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 2 |