Sam Narron, baseball player, 1935-1943

Sam Narron

Born: 8/25/1913 in Middlesex, NC, USA

Died: 12/31/1996 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-15 | Final Game: 1943-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Samuel Woody Narron

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Biography

Sam Narron was a professional baseball player born in 1913 who played in the Major Leagues from 1935 until 1943. Primarily serving as a position player, he participated in 24 games during his career. Narron showcased a commendable batting average of .286, with a total of 8 hits and 1 RBI. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the attributes of a solid contact hitter during an era characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Narron’s career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was navigating the challenges of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Although his time in the Major Leagues was relatively brief, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who made their mark in the game during the early 20th century. As a player who exemplified the tenacity and spirit of the era, Sam Narron's legacy continues to resonate in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 28 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.286 0.310 0.286 0.596 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 14.3% 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
1935 STL NL 4 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1942 STL NL 10 10 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1943 STL NL 10 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1943 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 0 15 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 SLN C 1 0 5 0 0 0
1942 SLN C 2 0 2 0 0 0
1943 SLN C 3 0 8 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6