Sam Narron
Born: 8/25/1913 in Middlesex, NC, USA
Died: 12/31/1996 in Raleigh, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-09-15 | Final Game: 1943-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Samuel Woody Narron
Biography
Sam Narron was a professional baseball player born in 1913 who played in the Major Leagues from 1935 until 1943. Primarily serving as a position player, he participated in 24 games during his career. Narron showcased a commendable batting average of .286, with a total of 8 hits and 1 RBI. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the attributes of a solid contact hitter during an era characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting.
Narron’s career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was navigating the challenges of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Although his time in the Major Leagues was relatively brief, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who made their mark in the game during the early 20th century. As a player who exemplified the tenacity and spirit of the era, Sam Narron's legacy continues to resonate in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.310 | 0.286 | 0.596 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | STL | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | STL | NL | 10 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | STL | NL | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | WS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | SLN | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLN | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | SLN | C | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |