Samuel Byrd

Born: 10/15/1907 in Bremen, GA, USA

Died: 5/11/1981 in Mesa, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-05-11 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Samuel Dewey Byrd

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Biography

Samuel Byrd was a professional baseball player born in 1907, whose career spanned from 1929 to 1936. Primarily serving as a position player, Byrd played a total of 745 games in Major League Baseball. He was known for his solid offensive contributions, finishing his career with 465 hits, 38 home runs, and 220 runs batted in, which translated to a respectable batting average of .274. Byrd also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 17 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Byrd's playing career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. His ability to hit for average and contribute to his team's offensive efforts made him a valuable asset during his tenure. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Byrd's contributions to the teams he played for are remembered by baseball historians as part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
745	1700	304	465	101	10	38	220	17	198	178	0.274	0.350	0.412	0.762	968.6

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.744 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
1929	NYY	AL	62	170	32	53	12	0	5	28	1	28	18	0.312	.289 (+8%)	.353 (+16%)	.415 (+13%)	.769 (+14%)	539.2
1930	NYY	AL	92	218	46	62	12	2	6	31	5	30	18	0.284	.293 (-3%)	.354 (+5%)	.429 (+2%)	.784 (+3%)	199.4
1931	NYY	AL	115	248	51	67	18	2	3	32	5	29	26	0.270	.276 (-2%)	.338 (+3%)	.388 (+2%)	.726 (+2%)	145.6
1932	NYY	AL	105	209	49	62	12	1	8	30	1	30	20	0.297	.275 (+8%)	.335 (+15%)	.391 (+22%)	.726 (+19%)	821.8
1933	NYY	AL	85	107	26	30	6	1	2	11	0	15	12	0.280	.270 (+4%)	.329 (+12%)	.377 (+9%)	.707 (+10%)	234.4
1934	NYY	AL	106	191	32	47	8	0	3	23	1	18	22	0.246	.278 (-11%)	.340 (-7%)	.392 (-15%)	.733 (-11%)	-379.9
1935	CIN	NL	121	416	51	109	25	4	9	52	4	37	51	0.262	.279 (-6%)	.342 (-6%)	.399 (+2%)	.742 (-2%)	-221.6
1936	CIN	NL	59	141	17	35	8	0	2	13	0	11	11	0.248	.283 (-13%)	.349 (-13%)	.404 (-14%)	.753 (-14%)	-370.4