Sam Calderone, baseball player, 1950-1954

Sam Calderone

Born: 2/6/1926 in Beverly, NJ, USA

Died: 11/28/2006 in Mount Holly, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-19 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Samuel Francis Calderone

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Biography

Sam Calderone was a professional baseball player born in 1926, whose career spanned from 1950 to 1954. Primarily known as a position player, Calderone made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball, participating in 91 games. He finished his career with a solid batting average of .291, demonstrating his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. Over his career, he recorded 41 hits, including one home run, and drove in 25 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. Calderone played during an era marked by significant transitions in baseball, as the game was evolving with the integration of players and shifting styles of play. Despite the challenges of that time, he showcased his skills and left his mark on the sport. With no stolen bases recorded, Calderone focused on his hitting prowess and ability to drive in runs, reflecting the playing style of the early 1950s, where power and contact were highly valued. His contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, as he navigated the complexities and competitive nature of the league during his active years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 141 16 41 5 0 1 25 0 7 13 0.291 0.322 0.348 0.670 -118.0

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1950 NY1 NL 34 67 9 20 1 0 1 12 0 2 5 0.299 .265 (+12%) .346 (-8%) .401 (-11%) .747 (-9%) -118.0
1953 NY1 NL 35 45 4 10 2 0 0 8 0 1 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1954 ATL NL 22 29 3 11 2 0 0 5 0 4 4 0.379 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 80 5 158 16 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 NY1 C 33 0 63 6 2 1
1953 NY1 C 31 0 50 6 2 2
1954 ML1 C 16 5 45 4 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 80