Samuel Burris

Born: 7/21/1919 in Centralia, IL, USA

Died: 6/19/1982

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Samuel James Burris

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Biography

Samuel Burris, born in 1919, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a position player. With a career that spans multiple decades, Burris brings experience and a unique perspective to the game. Currently, he has played in 7 games, showcasing his skills with a notable batting average of 0.333, highlighting his ability to make solid contact. Though he has yet to hit a home run or record any RBIs, his presence on the field is reflective of his commitment to the sport. Burris’s career unfolds during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by significant changes in player development and team strategies. As he continues to contribute to his team, his playing style emphasizes contact and speed, making him a valuable asset even in a limited number of appearances. As an active player, Samuel Burris exemplifies the dedication and resilience characteristic of those who have devoted their lives to baseball, and his ongoing journey in the game remains a point of interest for fans and historians alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 6 0 0 0 0 10.0 13 12 1 7 4 10.80 0

Career ERA 10.80 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 156.4% 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
1940 BBB NAL 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 8.0 11 11 6 3 12.38 — 0.0
1940 SNS NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 1 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +28.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — near 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
1940 BBB NAL 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1940 SNS NAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1942 CAG NAL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
P 6 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 BBB P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1940 SNS P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1942 CAG OF 1 1 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 6
Right Field 1