Sam Khalifa
Born: 12/5/1963 in Fontana, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-06-25 | Final Game: 1987-07-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Biography
Sam Khalifa, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1987. Over the course of his career, he participated in 164 games, where he recorded 107 hits, including 2 home runs and 37 RBIs. Khalifa finished his playing career with a batting average of .219 and successfully stole 5 bases, showcasing his speed on the base paths.
Khalifa's time in the league came during an era marked by the transition from traditional baseball strategies to a more power-centric game, as offensive output began to rise in the late 1980s. Although his career numbers may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Khalifa's contributions on the field were notable in their own right, providing depth and versatility to the teams he played for. After his retirement on July 31, 1987, Khalifa remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his perseverance and dedication to the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 488 | 39 | 107 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 5 | 53 | 86 | 0.219 | 0.294 | 0.285 | 0.578 | -1494.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 95 | 320 | 30 | 76 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 5 | 34 | 56 | 0.237 | -721.5 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 64 | 151 | 8 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 28 | 0.185 | -773.0 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 160 | 149 | 246 | 485 | 27 | 71 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PIT | SS | 95 | 94 | 156 | 316 | 16 | 45 |
| 1986 | PIT | 2B | 6 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | PIT | SS | 60 | 50 | 85 | 163 | 10 | 25 |
| 1987 | PIT | SS | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 160 |