Roger Samuels
Born: 1/5/1961 in San Jose, CA, USA
Died: 1/17/2022 in San Jose, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-07-20 | Final Game: 1989-06-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Roger Howard Samuels
Biography
Roger Samuels was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1961, who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 until June 8, 1989. During his brief career, he made a mark as a reliable arm in the bullpen, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Although his record stood at 1-2, he maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.33 over his time in the league. Samuels recorded a total of 24 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound.
Samuels' playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace more power-hitting styles and a focus on offensive production. Despite a short stint in the majors, he was part of a generation of pitchers who adapted to these changes while still emphasizing fundamental pitching skills. Although he did not achieve significant accolades during his time, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the dedication and perseverance required to reach the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 4.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 3.47 | - |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9.82 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 5 | 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 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SFN | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose City College | San Jose | CA | 1980 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1981, 1982, 1983 |