Sam Lanford

Born: 1/8/1886 in Woodruff, SC, USA

Died: 9/14/1970 in Woodruff, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-08-19 | Final Game: 1907-09-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Lewis Grover Lanford

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Biography

Sam Lanford, born in 1886, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball spanning the 1907 to 1908 seasons. Despite the limited opportunities afforded to him, Lanford made a notable impact during his time on the field. He played in a total of 2 games, where he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.333. His performance, though limited, showcased his potential as a competent hitter in an era that was just beginning to embrace the offensive power of the sport. Playing during the early 20th century, Lanford's career unfolded in a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His contributions, albeit small in number, reflected the challenges many players faced in securing a consistent presence in the big leagues. While he did not achieve significant statistics in terms of home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, Lanford remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the rich tapestry of players who shaped 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	2	1	0	0	0	7.0	10	4	0	5	2	5.14	0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 2.50 across their career seasons — 105.8% 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
1907	WSN	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	7.0	10	4	5	2	5.14	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +35.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — +8.7% 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
1907	WSN	AL	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	1	0	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	WS1	P	2	1	0	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2