Ike Samuels
Born: 2/20/1874 in Quincy, IL, USA
Died: 2/22/1964 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-08-03 | Final Game: 1895-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Samuel Earle Samuels
Biography
Ike Samuels, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1895 to 1908. Primarily known as a position player, Samuels played a total of 24 games in Major League Baseball. During his brief career, he recorded 17 hits and accumulated 5 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .23. Although he did not hit any home runs, Samuels showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 5 bases.
Samuels played in an era marked by the transition of baseball from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the late 19th century. Despite the limited scope of his career, he remains a part of the historical tapestry of baseball and is remembered for his participation in the early days of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 74 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0.230 | 0.278 | 0.257 | 0.535 | -385.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | STL | NL | 24 | 74 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0.230 | -385.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 21 | 0 | 22 | 38 | 20 | 1 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | SLN | 3B | 21 | 0 | 22 | 38 | 20 | 1 |
| 1895 | SLN | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 3 |