Sammy Curran

Born: 10/30/1874 in Dorchester, MA, USA

Died: 5/19/1936 in Dorchester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-01 | Final Game: 1902-08-01

Throws: L

Full name: Simon Francis Curran

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Biography

Sammy Curran was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who played during the early 20th century at a time when Major League Baseball was still in its formative years. His career spanned a brief period from 1902 to 1902, during which he appeared in just one game as a position player. Although his playing time was limited, Curran's foray into the major leagues represents the challenges and aspirations of many players of that era who sought to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport. In his lone game, Curran did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Despite these unremarkable statistics, Curran's presence on a major league roster highlights the fierce competition and the transitional nature of baseball during the early 1900s, a period characterized by the shift from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would follow. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Sammy Curran's story is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.7	6	1	0	0	3	1.35	0

Career ERA 1.35 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 57.5% better 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
1902	BSN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.7	6	1	0	3	1.35	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1902	BSN	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	BSN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Tufts University	Medford	MA	1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901