Sam Fuld

Born: 11/20/1981 in Durham, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-05 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Samuel Babson Fuld

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Biography

Sam Fuld, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. His career spanned from 2007 to 2015, during which he played primarily as an outfielder. Fuld participated in 599 games across various Major League Baseball teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, and Oakland Athletics. With a career batting average of .227, he accumulated 308 hits, 12 home runs, and 112 RBIs. Fuld was also recognized for his speed, successfully stealing 67 bases throughout his tenure in the league. Fuld's playing style was characterized by his exceptional defensive skills and relentless energy, making him a valuable asset in the outfield. He emerged during a period when teams increasingly valued versatility and defensive prowess, often contributing in crucial situations despite not being a high-profile offensive player. His contributions helped shape a greater appreciation for players who excelled in roles beyond traditional power-hitting, embodying the spirit of grit and determination that resonated with fans and teammates alike. After his retirement, Fuld transitioned into a coaching role, further influencing the game he loved.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
599	1354	177	308	60	18	12	112	67	153	227	0.227	0.307	0.325	0.632	-2606.2

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
2007	CHC	NL	14	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	CHC	NL	65	97	17	29	6	1	1	2	2	17	10	0.299	.262 (+14%)	.332 (+23%)	.417 (-1%)	.750 (+9%)	242.6
2010	CHC	NL	19	28	3	4	1	0	0	3	0	3	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	TBR	AL	105	308	41	74	18	5	3	27	20	32	49	0.240	.255 (-6%)	.320 (-2%)	.399 (-10%)	.719 (-6%)	-373.0
2012	TBR	AL	44	98	14	25	3	2	0	5	7	8	14	0.255	.254 (avg)	.318 (avg)	.405 (-19%)	.724 (-11%)	-170.6
2013	TBR	AL	119	176	25	35	0	3	2	17	8	17	28	0.199	.253 (-22%)	.317 (-15%)	.396 (-33%)	.714 (-25%)	-827.1
2014	OAK	AL	7	30	5	6	0	2	2	4	1	3	6	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	MIN	AL	53	164	15	45	10	0	1	17	12	26	29	0.274	.251 (+9%)	.313 (+18%)	.386 (-8%)	.700 (+3%)	0.0
2014	OAK	AL	53	157	20	33	6	2	1	15	8	14	28	0.210	.251 (-16%)	.313 (-12%)	.386 (-24%)	.700 (-19%)	0.0
2015	OAK	AL	120	290	34	57	16	3	2	22	9	30	55	0.197	.254 (-23%)	.316 (-13%)	.404 (-28%)	.721 (-21%)	-1171.7

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	0.3	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2013	TBR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.3	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	-

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	9	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG
2014	ALWC	OAK	1	5	1	2	1	1	0.400
2013	ALDS1	TBA	1	0	1	0	0	0	.000
2013	ALWC	TBA	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.000
2011	ALDS2	TBA	3	3	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	515	345	937	29	12	7
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	CHN	OF	8	1	9	1	0	1
2009	CHN	OF	53	22	65	1	1	0
2010	CHN	OF	14	5	23	0	0	0
2011	TBA	OF	87	76	190	5	3	0
2012	TBA	OF	33	23	51	2	1	0
2013	TBA	OF	105	48	126	2	1	1
2013	TBA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	OAK	OF	7	7	23	2	0	0
2014	MIN	OF	53	49	153	3	2	1
2014	OAK	OF	47	39	106	2	0	1
2015	OAK	OF	108	75	191	11	4	3