Sam Fishburn, baseball player, 1919-1919

Sam Fishburn

Born: 5/15/1893 in Haverhill, MA, USA

Died: 4/11/1965 in Bethlehem, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-05-30 | Final Game: 1919-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Samuel E. Fishburn

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Biography

Sam Fishburn, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 9 games from May 30, 1919, to July 9, 1919. Fishburn showcased his hitting skills during this short stint, finishing with a batting average of .333, which highlighted his ability to make contact and contribute offensively, albeit over a limited sample size. While Fishburn did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs during his time in the majors, indicating his potential as a role player. His career, however, was fleeting, and he played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, a time when the dynamics of the game were rapidly evolving. Despite the brevity of his career, Fishburn's performance remains a testament to the many players of his time who contributed to the fabric of baseball history, often without the recognition afforded to more prominent stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 6 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.500 0.833 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +43.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +24.3% above 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
1919 STL NL 9 6 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 8 0 0 0
2B 1 0 3 0 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 SLN 1B 1 0 8 0 0 0
1919 SLN 2B 1 0 3 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917