Sam Langford
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1926-1928)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/31/1993 in Plainview, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1926-04-13
- Last Game
- 1928-09-21
Full name: Elton Langford
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 495 | 61 | 136 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 57 | 3 | 26 | 42 | .275 | .316 | .382 | .698 | -493 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career SLG .382 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .698 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 20 | 67 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .269 | .282 (-5%) | .344 (+1%) | .392 (-1%) | .736 (avg) | 8.2 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 110 | 427 | 50 | 118 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 50 | 3 | 21 | 35 | .276 | .280 (-2%) | .342 (-9%) | .395 (-3%) | .737 (-6%) | -500.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 131 | 495 | 61 | 136 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 57 | 3 | 26 | 42 | .275 | — | — | — | — | -493 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (131 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 246 | 32 | 62 | 2 | 29 | .252 |
| Away | 68 | 249 | 29 | 74 | 3 | 28 | .297 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-21 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-16 | CLE | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-15 | CLE | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-25 | CLE | MIN | W | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-08-24 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1928-08-23 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1928-08-22 | CLE | PHA | L | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-21 | CLE | PHA | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-19 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-19 | CLE | NYY | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 127 | 0 | 278 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CLE | OF | 20 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CLE | OF | 107 | 0 | 239 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Langford
- What years did Sam Langford play?
- Sam Langford played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1928.
- Was Sam Langford a pitcher?
- No. Sam Langford was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Sam Langford hit?
- Sam Langford hit 5 career home runs with 136 hits.