Ron Samford

Born: 2/28/1930 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 1/14/2021 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-15 | Final Game: 1959-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: Ronald Edward Samford

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Biography

Ron Samford was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. Born in 1930, Samford played primarily as a position player from 1954 until his retirement in 1959. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 158 games, accumulating 73 hits and finishing with a batting average of .219. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed 5 home runs and 27 runs batted in, along with 2 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game in various ways. Samford's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While his statistics may not reflect the prolific power or average of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league highlighted the depth of talent and competition during the era. Despite the challenges, Samford's contributions to his team and his commitment to the game left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
158	334	31	73	14	2	5	27	2	17	46	0.219	0.261	0.317	0.579	-1116.1

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
1954	NY1	NL	12	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	DET	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	DET	AL	54	91	6	20	1	2	0	5	1	6	15	0.220	.257 (-15%)	.323 (-15%)	.391 (-30%)	.715 (-23%)	-362.3
1959	WSN	AL	91	237	23	53	13	0	5	22	1	11	29	0.224	.256 (-13%)	.323 (-19%)	.392 (-13%)	.715 (-16%)	-753.8