Sam Parrilla, baseball player, 1970-1970

Sam Parrilla

Born: 6/12/1943 in Santurce, P.R.

Died: 2/9/1994 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-11 | Final Game: 1970-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Samuel Parrilla

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Biography

Sam Parrilla was a professional baseball player born in 1943, whose career spanned a brief period in Major League Baseball during the early 1970s. He made his debut on April 11, 1970, and played until May 11 of the same year, participating in a total of 11 games. Throughout his time on the field, Parrilla recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.125. Despite his limited playing time, he contributed to his teams as a position player during a transformative era in baseball that saw the game evolving with new strategies and the increasing importance of player specialization. Parrilla's career, while short, is emblematic of the challenges faced by many athletes attempting to make their mark in a competitive league. With no home runs or RBIs to his credit and no stolen bases, his statistical output reflects the difficulties of establishing a lasting presence in Major League Baseball. Nonetheless, his journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 16 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.125 0.176 0.188 0.364 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 48.8% 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
1970 PHI NL 11 16 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 3 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PHI OF 3 3 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3