Sam Ewing, baseball player, 1973-1978

Sam Ewing

Born: 4/9/1949 in Lewisburg, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-11 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Samuel James Ewing

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Biography

Sam Ewing was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1978. Ewing played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 167 games during his career. He recorded 92 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .255. Ewing showcased his power at the plate with 6 home runs and drove in 47 runs, while also stealing 1 base throughout his time in the league. Ewing's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the evolution of player conditioning and the increasing emphasis on offense. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions on the field reflected the hard-working ethos of the players of his time. Ewing's versatility and ability to perform in various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams, and his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
167 361 31 92 11 3 6 47 1 28 65 0.255 0.308 0.352 0.659 -255.4

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1973 CHW AL 11 20 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 6 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1976 CHW AL 19 41 3 9 2 1 0 2 0 2 8 0.220 — — — — 0.0
1977 TOR AL 97 244 24 70 8 2 4 34 1 19 42 0.287 .264 (+9%) .329 (+3%) .401 (-4%) .730 (-1%) -14.5
1978 TOR AL 40 56 3 10 0 0 2 9 0 5 9 0.179 .257 (-31%) .323 (-25%) .378 (-25%) .702 (-25%) -240.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 4 41 4 0 7
OF 49 41 69 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 CHA 1B 4 4 34 4 0 7
1976 CHA 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1977 TOR 1B 2 0 3 0 0 0
1977 TOR OF 46 39 65 1 3 0
1978 TOR OF 3 2 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Left Field 15
Right Field 35
Designated Hitter 48

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Tennessee Knoxville TN 1968, 1969, 1970