Sam Fletcher

Born: 2/21/1881 in Bedford, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-10-06 | Final Game: 1912-06-10

Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Samuel Scott Fletcher

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Biography

Sam Fletcher was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player. His Major League career spanned from 1909 to 1912, during which he participated in just three games. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, Fletcher showcased his skills with a respectable batting average of .286, accumulating two hits and driving in two runs. His performance, though limited, reflected the competitive spirit of the game during an era transitioning from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would characterize later decades. Fletcher's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, with strategies and player styles beginning to shift. While he did not achieve extensive stats or home run prowess, his contributions in the limited opportunities he received underscored the challenges faced by players of his time, where roster spots were fiercely contested, and opportunities to shine were scarce. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Sam Fletcher remains a part of baseball history, representing the spirit of the game in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	3	1	1	0	0	18.7	28	21	1	13	8	10.12	0

Career ERA 10.12 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 242.8% worse 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
1909	BRO	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	13	8	2	5	8.00	2.55 (-214%)	0.0
1912	CIN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	9.7	15	13	11	3	12.10	3.36 (-260%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.286	0.286	0.286	0.571	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +11.3% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1909	BRO	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	CIN	NL	2	4	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	1	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	BRO	P	1	1	0	2	0	0
1912	CIN	P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3