Sam King, baseball player, 1884-1884

Sam King

Born: 5/17/1852 in Peabody, MA, USA

Died: 8/11/1922 in Peabody, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-05-23

Throws: L | Height: 6'0"

Full name: Samuel Warren King

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Biography

Sam King was a professional baseball player born in 1852, who played as a position player during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from May 1, 1884, to May 23, 1884, during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. King appeared in 12 games, where he recorded 8 hits, culminating in a batting average of .178. Despite his limited playing time, he contributed to the game during a formative period in baseball history, which was characterized by the evolution of player roles and strategies. While King did not achieve notable power numbers, with no home runs or runs batted in during his short stint, his participation in the league reflects the diverse array of talent that populated early baseball rosters. The challenges faced by players in this era included adapting to the evolving rules and styles of play, which would lay the groundwork for future generations. Although his career was fleeting and statistics modest, Sam King remains a part of the rich tapestry that chronicles the development of professional baseball in its early days.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 45 3 8 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.178 0.213 0.222 0.435 0.0

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 28.2% 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
1884 WS7 AA 12 45 3 8 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.178 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 0 121 4 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WS7 1B 12 0 121 4 12 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12