Sammy Meeks, baseball player, 1948-1951

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 6
Shortstop 43