Sam White

Sam White was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned a brief moment in the sport’s history. He played in the Major Leagues for a single game on September 8, 1919. Despite the limited opportunity, White's entry into the league occurred during a transformative period in baseball, just after World War I, when the game was beginning to see shifts in player dynamics and fan engagement. As a position player, White's official statistics reflect his singular appearance in the Major Leagues: he played 1 game, recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, and finished with a batting average of 0.0. With no stolen bases to his name, his impact on the field was minimal, yet his participation in the game remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry. Players like White, though often forgotten, contributed to the evolution of the sport in the early 20th century, representing the many individuals who aspired to make their mark in the challenging world of professional baseball.