Sam Perlozzo, baseball player, 1977-1979

Sam Perlozzo

Born: 3/4/1951 in Cumberland, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-13 | Final Game: 1979-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Samuel Benedict Perlozzo

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Biography

Sam Perlozzo was a professional baseball player born in 1951, whose career spanned from 1977 to 1979. Primarily a position player, Perlozzo played a total of 12 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing a batting average of .269. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 7 hits but did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, finishing with 0 RBIs. His playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, though he did not make a significant impact on the bases, finishing his career with 0 stolen bases. Despite the limited duration of his major league tenure, Perlozzo's journey in baseball continued beyond his playing days. He became known for his contributions as a coach and manager in the sport, influencing future generations of players. His experiences on the field during the late 1970s provided him with insights that he later shared in various coaching roles, helping to shape the development of players within the game. Although he did not achieve widespread fame as a player, Perlozzo's dedication to baseball has left a lasting impression in the community surrounding the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 26 6 7 0 2 0 0 0 3 3 0.269 0.345 0.423 0.768 0.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.768 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — +5.4% 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
1977 MIN AL 10 24 6 7 0 2 0 0 0 2 3 0.292 — — — — 0.0
1979 SDP NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 7 13 16 1 2
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 MIN 2B 10 6 12 16 0 2
1977 MIN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1979 SDN 2B 2 1 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 1