Joe Samuels

Born: 3/21/1905 in Scranton, PA, USA

Died: 10/28/1996 in Bath, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-23 | Final Game: 1930-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Joseph Jonas Samuels

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Biography

Joe Samuels, born in 1905, had a brief and notable career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 23, 1930, to May 1, 1930. Although his time in the big leagues was limited to just two games, Samuels was part of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, a period characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. His role as a position player saw him take the field during a time when competition was fierce, and every player aspired to leave a mark on the diamond. Despite not recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs, Samuels’ presence in the majors highlighted the challenges and realities faced by many players of his era who struggled to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. With a batting average of .0 and no stolen bases to his name, his statistics tell the story of an athlete who, while not achieving personal milestones, nonetheless contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative time in the sport. Joe Samuels remains a reminder of the many players who dedicated themselves to the game, even if their contributions went largely unrecognized in the record books.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	6.0	10	11	1	6	1	16.50	0

Career ERA 16.50 vs. league average 4.80 across their career seasons — 243.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1930	DET	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	6.0	10	11	6	1	16.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1930	DET	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1930	DET	P	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2