Sam Mayer
Born: 2/28/1893 in Atlanta, GA, USA
Died: 7/1/1962 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-04 | Final Game: 1915-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs
Full name: Samuel Frankel Mayer
Biography
Sam Mayer was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned a brief period from 1915 to September 29, 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Mayer participated in 11 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his talents during a time when the sport was evolving in the wake of the deadball era. Despite the short duration of his career, he made a notable impact with a batting average of .241, recording 7 hits, including 1 home run and 4 RBIs.
Mayer's playing style reflected the characteristics of the early 20th century game, which emphasized contact hitting and speed on the bases. He successfully stole 1 base, demonstrating a level of agility that complemented his offensive contributions. Although his time in the majors was limited, Mayer's presence on the field during this transformative period in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's past. His career statistics, while modest, capture a snapshot of a player who was part of the early professional baseball landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.241 | 0.333 | 0.345 | 0.678 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | WSN | AL | 11 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | WS1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | WS1 | OF | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 8 |