Sam Agnew

Born: 4/12/1887 in Farmington, MO, USA

Died: 7/19/1951 in Sonoma, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-10 | Final Game: 1919-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Samuel Lester Agnew

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Biography

Sam Agnew was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1913 to 1919, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. As a position player, Agnew participated in 563 games, accumulating a total of 314 hits, 2 home runs, and 98 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .204. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 29 bases over the course of his career. Agnew played during a time when the game was evolving, with players beginning to embrace a more aggressive offensive approach. Despite his relatively modest hitting statistics, Agnew contributed to his teams with his defensive skills and base-running abilities. His career, spanning six seasons, reflected the challenges and competitive nature of baseball in the early 1900s, as the sport began to draw larger crowds and gain popularity across the United States. Sam Agnew's legacy, while not widely celebrated, is a testament to the many players who laid the groundwork for the future of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
563	1537	105	314	41	14	2	98	29	102	216	0.204	0.265	0.253	0.518	-5618.7

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
1913	SLA	AL	105	307	27	64	9	5	2	24	11	20	49	0.208	.259 (-20%)	.325 (-16%)	.345 (-16%)	.670 (-16%)	-937.0
1914	SLA	AL	115	311	22	66	5	4	0	16	10	24	63	0.212	.255 (-17%)	.322 (-13%)	.339 (-25%)	.661 (-19%)	-1079.5
1915	SLA	AL	104	295	18	60	4	2	0	19	5	12	36	0.203	.250 (-19%)	.318 (-23%)	.332 (-31%)	.651 (-27%)	-1410.3
1916	BOS	AL	40	67	4	14	2	1	0	7	0	6	4	0.209	.248 (-16%)	.314 (-7%)	.326 (-18%)	.640 (-12%)	-115.5
1917	BOS	AL	85	260	17	54	6	2	0	16	2	19	30	0.208	.248 (-16%)	.312 (-15%)	.323 (-24%)	.635 (-19%)	-833.0
1918	BOS	AL	72	199	11	33	8	0	0	6	0	11	26	0.166	.255 (-35%)	.318 (-31%)	.326 (-37%)	.645 (-34%)	-1134.0
1919	WSN	AL	42	98	6	23	7	0	0	10	1	10	8	0.235	.262 (-10%)	.322 (-3%)	.347 (-12%)	.670 (-8%)	-109.3