Sam Langford

Born: 5/21/1900 in Briggs, TX, USA

Died: 7/31/1993 in Plainview, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Elton Langford

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Biography

Sam Langford was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond from 1926 to 1928. Born in 1900, Langford made his mark as a position player during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by a shift towards a more dynamic offensive approach. Over his brief career, he appeared in 131 games, demonstrating a solid batting average of .275, which underscored his ability to contribute effectively at the plate. Langford accumulated 136 hits, including 5 home runs and 57 runs batted in, showcasing his power and run-producing capabilities. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 3 stolen bases. Despite a career that lasted only a few seasons, Langford's contributions in the late 1920s highlighted the evolving nature of the game as it began to embrace a more aggressive style of play. His overall performance left a lasting impression during a time when baseball was beginning to emerge from the shadows of the deadball era into a more exciting brand of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
131	495	61	136	22	8	5	57	3	26	42	0.275	0.316	0.382	0.698	-599.9

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1926	BOS	AL	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	CLE	AL	20	67	10	18	5	0	1	7	0	5	7	0.269	.282 (-5%)	.344 (+1%)	.392 (-1%)	.736 (avg)	8.2
1928	CLE	AL	110	427	50	118	17	8	4	50	3	21	35	0.276	.280 (-2%)	.342 (-9%)	.395 (-3%)	.737 (-6%)	-608.2