Sam Page

Born: 2/11/1916 in Woodruff, SC, USA

Died: 5/29/2002 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-11 | Final Game: 1939-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Samuel Walter Page

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Biography

Sam Page was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing in 1939. He made his debut on September 11 and concluded his time in the majors on September 28 of the same year. Despite appearing in only four games, Page showcased a remarkable batting average of 0.429, reflecting his ability to make solid contact during his limited appearances at the plate. Over the course of his short career, he recorded three hits but did not register any home runs or RBIs, nor did he steal any bases. Page's time in baseball occurred during a transitional period in the sport, as the game was beginning to evolve with the emergence of new playing styles and strategies leading into the post-war era. While his career was fleeting, Page's impressive batting average remains a notable highlight, reminding fans of the potential that sometimes goes unrealized in the world of professional sports. His story serves as a testament to the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was brief.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	4	3	1	0	0	22.0	34	17	1	15	11	6.95	0

Career ERA 6.95 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 62.3% 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
1939	PHA	AL	0	3	4	3	1	0	0	22.0	34	17	15	11	6.95	4.28 (-62%)	-232.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.429	0.500	0.429	0.929	0.0

Career AVG .429 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +56.3% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +46.1% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.929 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +26.3% 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
1939	PHA	AL	4	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1939	PHA	P	4	0	0	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4