Sam Dungan

Born: 7/29/1866 in Ferndale, CA, USA

Died: 3/16/1939 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-04-12 | Final Game: 1901-09-27

Bats: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Samuel Morrison Dungan

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Biography

Sam Dungan was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-friendly environments that would follow. Born in 1866, Dungan embarked on his professional baseball career in 1892, playing until 1901. Over the course of his nine-year career, he appeared in 382 games, amassing a commendable batting average of .301, which placed him among the more productive hitters of his time. Dungan's offensive contributions included 464 hits, 197 RBIs, and 3 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and maintain a consistent presence at the plate. Additionally, his speed on the basepaths was evident through his 38 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and athleticism as a player. Dungan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, and his achievements contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's early development, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
382	1543	214	464	71	26	3	197	38	116	37	0.301	0.356	0.386	0.742	2203.2

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.715 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
1892	CHC	NL	113	433	46	123	19	7	0	53	15	35	19	0.284	.244 (+16%)	.316 (+9%)	.327 (+10%)	.644 (+10%)	730.6
1893	CHC	NL	107	465	86	138	23	7	2	64	11	29	8	0.297	.279 (+6%)	.356 (-2%)	.379 (+3%)	.735 (avg)	-36.1
1894	CHC	NL	10	39	5	9	2	0	0	3	1	7	1	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	LS3	NL	8	32	6	11	1	0	0	3	2	4	1	0.344	—	—	—	—	0.0
1900	CHC	NL	6	15	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	WSN	AL	138	559	70	179	26	12	1	73	9	40	6	0.320	.271 (+18%)	.326 (+13%)	.359 (+15%)	.686 (+14%)	1508.8