Sam Covington

Born: 11/18/1894 in Denison, TX, USA

Died: 1/4/1963 in Denison, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-25 | Final Game: 1918-04-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Clarence Calvert Covington

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Biography

Sam Covington, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1913 to 1918. Primarily playing as a position player, Covington made a modest but notable impact in the early years of the 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern approach to the game. He appeared in 40 Major League games, during which he recorded 23 hits, including one home run. Covington drove in 14 runs and demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with four stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and agility in his playing style. Despite facing challenges at the plate, evidenced by a batting average of .178, Covington's contributions to his teams were more than just numerical. Playing during a time when baseball was solidifying its place in American culture, he was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future players. Covington retired from professional baseball in 1918, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of the sport during a transformative period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
40	129	11	23	2	1	1	14	4	9	11	0.178	0.237	0.233	0.470	-551.4

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.470 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 27.8% 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	20	60	3	9	0	1	0	4	3	4	6	0.150	.259 (-42%)	.325 (-38%)	.345 (-47%)	.670 (-42%)	-401.8
1917	BSN	NL	17	66	8	13	2	0	1	10	1	5	5	0.197	.248 (-21%)	.312 (-16%)	.323 (-16%)	.635 (-16%)	-149.6
1918	BSN	NL	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0