Sammy Meeks
Born: 4/23/1923 in Anderson, SC, USA
Died: 4/23/2007 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-04-29 | Final Game: 1951-09-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Samuel Mack Meeks
Biography
Sammy Meeks was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played in the Major Leagues from 1948 to 1951. A versatile position player, Meeks appeared in 102 games during his career, where he showcased a steady presence at the plate with a batting average of .251. He recorded 50 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 18 runs. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 3 bases over the course of his career.
Meeks played during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was experiencing shifts in talent and style following World War II. Although he had a brief career, his contributions added to the rich tapestry of the sport during the late 1940s and early 1950s. After retiring on September 20, 1951, Meeks left behind a legacy that reflects the competitive spirit of a time when baseball was rapidly evolving and expanding its reach across the United States.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 199 | 25 | 50 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 0.251 | 0.284 | 0.337 | 0.620 | -129.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WSN | AL | 24 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.121 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 16 | 36 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.306 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | CIN | NL | 39 | 95 | 7 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 0.284 | -129.5 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 23 | 35 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 9 | 0 | 22 | 23 | 0 | 9 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| SS | 43 | 0 | 49 | 92 | 7 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | WS1 | SS | 10 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| 1949 | CIN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 22 | 23 | 0 | 9 |
| 1949 | CIN | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1950 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CIN | SS | 29 | 0 | 34 | 64 | 5 | 13 |
| 1951 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1951 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 43 |