Sam Perlozzo
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1979)
Sam Perlozzo was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1979 for the Minnesota Twins and the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 12 career games, he hit .269 with 7 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-13
- Last Game
- 1979-09-13
Full name: Samuel Benedict Perlozzo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .269 | .345 | .423 | .768 | 0 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .345 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .423 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.
Career OPS .768 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — +5.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 10 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 9 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-13 | SDP | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-09-12 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-10-02 | MIN | MIL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-10-01 | MIN | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-30 | MIN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-28 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-27 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-25 | MIN | MIL | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-18 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-16 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Sam Perlozzo: the record in brief
According to the bio, Sam Perlozzo debuted on September 13, 1977 and played a final game on September 13, 1979. By club, Perlozzo's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (1977) and the San Diego Padres (1979). Perlozzo played primarily as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 4, 1951, in Cumberland, MD, USA and a listed size of 170 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The given name on file is Samuel Benedict Perlozzo.
In 12 games and 26 at bats, Perlozzo batted .269 with 7 hits. The .269 career average is close to the .265 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .768 to a league .729, 5.4% above average. Perlozzo collected a career-high 7 hits in 1977.
By games played in the field, second base leads with 12, followed by third base (1). At second base, Perlozzo's fielding totals are 13 putouts, 16 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Perlozzo
- What years did Sam Perlozzo play?
- Sam Perlozzo played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1979.
- Was Sam Perlozzo a pitcher?
- No. Sam Perlozzo was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Sam Perlozzo hit?
- Sam Perlozzo hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Sam Perlozzo play for?
- Sam Perlozzo played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1977) and the San Diego Padres (1979).
- What were Sam Perlozzo's career stats?
- In 12 games, Sam Perlozzo had 7 hits and 6 runs, with a .269 batting average.
- What position did Sam Perlozzo play?
- Sam Perlozzo played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sam Perlozzo and how much did he weigh?
- Sam Perlozzo was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Sam Perlozzo's career batting average?
- Sam Perlozzo batted .269 over his career, with 7 hits in 26 at bats.
- Is Sam Perlozzo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam Perlozzo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.