Sam Trott
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1880-1888)
Sam Trott was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1880 to 1888 for the Boston Braves, the Detroit Wolverines, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 9 seasons. In 360 career games, he hit .250 with 338 hits, 3 home runs, and 123 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 190 lb
- Died
- 6/5/1925 in Catonsville, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1880-05-29
- Last Game
- 1888-07-28
Full name: Samuel W. Trott
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 1,354 | 166 | 338 | 73 | 22 | 3 | 123 | 9 | 54 | 63 | .250 | .280 | .343 | .623 | -380 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .623 vs. league average .627 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BSN | NL | 39 | 125 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .208 | .244 (-15%) | .267 (-15%) | .319 (-20%) | .586 (-18%) | -280.5 |
| 1881 | DTN | NL | 6 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | DTN | NL | 32 | 129 | 11 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .240 | .248 (-3%) | .275 (-13%) | .329 (-6%) | .605 (-9%) | -179.1 |
| 1883 | DTN | NL | 75 | 295 | 27 | 72 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 23 | .244 | .257 (-5%) | .285 (-6%) | .345 (-14%) | .631 (-10%) | -389.4 |
| 1884 | BL2 | AA | 71 | 284 | 36 | 73 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .257 | .243 (+6%) | .278 (-2%) | .327 (+26%) | .606 (+13%) | 418.0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 21 | 88 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .273 | .244 (+12%) | .287 (+8%) | .325 (+5%) | .613 (+6%) | 80.6 |
| 1887 | BL2 | AA | 85 | 300 | 44 | 77 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 27 | 10 | .257 | .270 (-5%) | .331 (-3%) | .373 (-12%) | .705 (-8%) | -324.8 |
| 1888 | BL2 | AA | 31 | 108 | 19 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .278 | .238 (+16%) | .290 (+4%) | .319 (+42%) | .610 (+24%) | 294.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 360 | 1,354 | 166 | 338 | 73 | 22 | 3 | 123 | 9 | 54 | 63 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -380 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 0 | 63 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2B | 65 | 0 | 156 | 154 | 41 | 23 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 272 | 0 | 1635 | 390 | 211 | 33 |
| OF | 27 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BSN | C | 36 | 0 | 170 | 56 | 27 | 0 |
| 1880 | BSN | OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1881 | DTN | C | 6 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1882 | DTN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1882 | DTN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | DTN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | DTN | C | 23 | 0 | 172 | 38 | 26 | 3 |
| 1882 | DTN | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | DTN | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 1883 | DTN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | DTN | 2B | 42 | 0 | 102 | 92 | 26 | 16 |
| 1883 | DTN | C | 34 | 0 | 160 | 43 | 32 | 4 |
| 1883 | DTN | OF | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | BL2 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 1884 | BL2 | C | 60 | 0 | 491 | 87 | 43 | 10 |
| 1884 | BL2 | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1885 | BL2 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | C | 17 | 0 | 86 | 26 | 15 | 6 |
| 1885 | BL2 | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1887 | BL2 | 2B | 11 | 0 | 29 | 33 | 8 | 4 |
| 1887 | BL2 | C | 69 | 0 | 373 | 102 | 44 | 6 |
| 1887 | BL2 | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | BL2 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | BL2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1888 | BL2 | C | 27 | 0 | 156 | 32 | 19 | 4 |
| 1888 | BL2 | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 272 |
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 65 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 14 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Sam Trott (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Trott
- What years did Sam Trott play?
- Sam Trott played in Major League Baseball from 1880 to 1888.
- Was Sam Trott a pitcher?
- No. Sam Trott was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Sam Trott hit?
- Sam Trott hit 3 career home runs with 338 hits.
- What was Sam Trott's career batting average?
- Sam Trott batted .250 over his career, with 338 hits in 1,354 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sam Trott have?
- Sam Trott drove in 123 runs in his career.
- Is Sam Trott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam Trott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.