Ed Samcoff

Born: 9/1/1924 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 3/29/2018 in Fair Oaks, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-21 | Final Game: 1951-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward William Samcoff

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Biography

Ed Samcoff was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played as a position player for a brief stint in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 21, 1951, to April 26, 1951, during which he participated in four games. Despite the challenges of breaking into the major leagues during a competitive era, Samcoff made his mark, although his playing time was limited. Throughout his brief career, Samcoff recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. He also did not steal any bases. While his statistics may not reflect a lengthy or impactful career, his presence in the majors during the early 1950s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the difficulties many players faced in establishing themselves in the sport. His short tenure in the league serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of opportunities in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	0.083	0.000	0.083	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.083 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 88.5% 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
1951	PHA	AL	4	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	5	5	0	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	PHA	2B	3	0	5	5	0	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3