Sam Nahem, baseball player, 1938-1948

Sam Nahem

Born: 10/19/1915 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 4/19/2004 in Berkeley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-10-02 | Final Game: 1948-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Samuel Ralph Nahem

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Biography

Sam Nahem was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1948. Born in 1915, Nahem's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the prelude to World War II and the early years of the post-war era. He made his debut with the New York Giants and later played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Over the course of his career, Nahem compiled a win-loss record of 10-8, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.69. He recorded a total of 101 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Nahem was known for his versatility on the mound, which was a valuable asset during a time when pitchers often faced heavy workloads. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for during a competitive era in baseball. His career, although not filled with overwhelming statistics, reflected the dedication and resilience of many players during a time when the sport was evolving and expanding in popularity. Nahem's legacy is a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in the shadows of its more celebrated stars.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 8 90 12 3 0 1 224.3 222 117 8 127 101 4.69 0

Career ERA 4.69 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1938 BRO NL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 6 3 4 2 3.00 4.35 (+31%) 0.0
1941 STL NL 5 2 26 8 2 0 1 81.7 76 27 38 31 2.98 3.94 (+24%) -
1942 PHI NL 1 3 35 2 0 0 0 74.7 72 41 40 38 4.94 3.57 (-39%) -50.0
1948 PHI NL 3 3 28 1 0 0 0 59.0 68 46 45 30 7.02 4.10 (-71%) -1457.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 61 3 10 0 0 0 3 0 1 11 0.164 0.177 0.164 0.341 0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.341 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 51.8% 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
1938 BRO NL 1 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1941 STL NL 26 23 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1942 PHI NL 35 20 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1948 PHI NL 28 13 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 90 0 13 50 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 BRO P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1941 SLN P 26 0 6 21 1 0
1942 PHI P 35 0 6 19 1 2
1948 PHI P 28 0 1 9 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 90

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brooklyn College - The City University of New York Brooklyn NY 1934, 1935