Amado Samuel
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1964)
Amado Samuel was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1964 for the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. In 144 career games, he hit .215 with 79 hits, 3 home runs, and 25 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-10
- Last Game
- 1964-07-11
Full name: Amado Ruperto Samuel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 368 | 23 | 79 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 82 | .215 | .251 | .288 | .539 | -1,295 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OBP .251 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career SLG .288 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 22.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | ML1 | NL | 76 | 209 | 16 | 43 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 54 | .206 | .257 (-20%) | .326 (-24%) | .393 (-25%) | .719 (-24%) | -838.4 |
| 1963 | ML1 | NL | 15 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 53 | 142 | 7 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 24 | .232 | .250 (-7%) | .312 (-16%) | .377 (-25%) | .690 (-21%) | -456.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 144 | 368 | 23 | 79 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 82 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -1,295 | ||
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 (144 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 161 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 7 | .186 |
| Away | 80 | 207 | 18 | 49 | 3 | 18 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-07-11 | NYN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-05 | NYN | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-04 | NYN | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-07-03 | NYN | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-07-02 | NYN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-01 | NYN | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1964-06-30 | NYN | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-29 | NYN | SFG | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-28 | NYN | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-06-28 | NYN | ATL | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 35 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 77 |
Amado Samuel: the record in brief
According to the bio, Amado Samuel debuted on April 10, 1962 and played a final game on July 11, 1964. The team column moves through the Milwaukee Braves (1962 through 1963) and the New York Mets (1964). Samuel played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on December 6, 1938, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R., Samuel was listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 170 pounds. Amado Samuel was the playing name; the full given name is Amado Ruperto.
The batting record for Samuel: 144 games, 79 hits in 368 at bats, and a .215 average, adding 3 home runs and 25 RBI. Samuel's career OPS of .539 combines a .251 on-base mark with .288 slugging. Set against a .251 league average for the same years, Samuel's .215 average sits 14.6% below it. In OPS terms, Samuel's .539 stands 22.7% below the league's .697. Samuel collected a career-high 43 hits in 1962. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .232 in 1964, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amado Samuel
- What years did Amado Samuel play?
- Amado Samuel played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1964.
- Was Amado Samuel a pitcher?
- No. Amado Samuel was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Amado Samuel hit?
- Amado Samuel hit 3 career home runs with 79 hits.
- What was Amado Samuel's career batting average?
- Amado Samuel batted .215 over his career, with 79 hits in 368 at bats.
- How many RBI did Amado Samuel have?
- Amado Samuel drove in 25 runs in his career.
- Is Amado Samuel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Amado Samuel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.