Sam Crane

Born: 9/13/1894 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

Died: 11/12/1955 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-10-02 | Final Game: 1922-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Samuel Byrem Crane

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Biography

Sam Crane was a professional baseball player born in 1894 who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1914 to 1922. Playing primarily as a position player, Crane appeared in 174 games during his career, where he accumulated 103 hits. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 7 stolen bases and contributed 30 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .208 and not hitting any home runs, Crane's resilience and dedication exemplified the spirit of early 20th-century baseball. Competing in an era defined by the transition to a more offensive game, Crane's playing style was reflective of the times, where speed and defensive skills often took precedence over power hitting. His tenure in the league coincided with significant changes in the sport, including the rise of the deadball era, which emphasized different strategies on the field. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Crane's contributions to the game during the formative years of Major League Baseball remain a testament to the diverse talents that shaped the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
174	495	51	103	19	2	0	30	7	29	46	0.208	0.262	0.255	0.516	-1981.1

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	PHA	AL	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	PHA	AL	8	23	3	2	2	0	1	0	0	4	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	PHA	AL	2	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	WSN	AL	32	95	6	17	2	0	4	0	4	14	0.179	.248 (-28%)	.312 (-32%)	.323 (-38%)	.635 (-35%)	-514.7
1920	CIN	NL	54	144	20	31	4	0	9	5	7	9	0.215	.271 (-21%)	.331 (-21%)	.363 (-33%)	.694 (-27%)	-661.3
1921	CIN	NL	73	215	20	50	10	2	16	2	14	14	0.233	.286 (-19%)	.344 (-15%)	.395 (-25%)	.739 (-20%)	-805.1
1922	BRO	NL	3	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	8	11	0	2
3B	12	16	23	6	1
OF	4	0	0	0	0
SS	133	254	356	45	60

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1914	PHA	SS	2	5	8	1	0
1915	PHA	2B	1	1	0	0	0
1915	PHA	SS	6	15	21	4	2
1916	PHA	SS	2	1	5	0	0
1917	WS1	SS	32	53	75	16	13
1920	CIN	2B	4	7	11	0	2
1920	CIN	3B	10	15	19	5	1
1920	CIN	OF	3	0	0	0	0
1920	CIN	SS	25	43	61	6	11
1921	CIN	3B	2	1	4	1	0
1921	CIN	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1921	CIN	SS	63	129	173	15	32
1922	BRO	SS	3	8	13	3	2