Clint Sammons, baseball player, 2007-2009

Clint Sammons

Born: 5/15/1983 in Decatur, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-12 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Clint Joseph Sammons

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Biography

Clint Sammons, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact during his career from 2007 to 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Sammons participated in 31 Major League games, during which he recorded 12 hits, one home run, and four RBIs. His career batting average stood at .176, highlighting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the league. Despite not being a prolific offensive contributor, his presence in the majors during this period reflected the ongoing evolution of player development and the increasing emphasis on versatility in rosters. Sammons' career unfolded during a time when baseball was witnessing a significant shift, with teams increasingly prioritizing specialized roles and advanced analytics in player evaluation. While he may not have achieved overwhelming statistical success, his journey through the minor leagues and into the majors serves as a testament to the determination and resilience required to reach the highest level of the sport. After concluding his major league tenure in October 2009, Sammons transitioned away from professional play, leaving behind a legacy marked by perseverance and the spirit of competition.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 68 3 12 1 0 1 4 0 6 15 0.176 0.243 0.235 0.479 -396.7

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 36.4% 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
2007 ATL NL 2 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
2008 ATL NL 23 54 2 8 0 0 1 4 0 5 12 0.148 .263 (-44%) .333 (-34%) .416 (-51%) .749 (-43%) -396.7
2009 ATL NL 6 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 30 16 134 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 ATL C 2 1 5 1 0 0
2008 ATL C 22 13 106 3 0 0
2009 ATL C 6 2 23 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 ATL NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $400,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Georgia Athens GA 2002, 2003, 2004