Tommy Sampson

Born: 8/31/1912 in Calhoun, AL, USA

Died: 1/24/2002 in Elizabeth City, NC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Sampson

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Biography

Tommy Sampson, born in 1912, is a dynamic position player who continues to make his mark in the world of baseball. With a career spanning several decades, Sampson has established himself as a consistent performer at the plate, currently boasting a remarkable batting average of .304 over the course of 196 games. His impressive tally of 225 hits and 87 RBIs underscores his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Known for his speed on the bases, he has successfully stolen 17 bases throughout his active career, showcasing his agility and strategic acumen in the game. Sampson’s talent has earned him five All-Star selections, reflecting his status as one of the premier players of his era. His ability to deliver in clutch situations and maintain a high level of play has made him a fan favorite and a respected figure among his peers. As he continues to compete at a high level, Tommy Sampson remains a vital part of the baseball landscape, inspiring younger players and leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
196	740	120	225	19	14	2	87	17	39	2	0.304	0.346	0.376	0.722	578.5

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — near 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
1940	BBB	NAL	27	104	20	35	4	3	0	13	3	5	0	0.337	.267 (+26%)	.335 (+13%)	.387 (+12%)	.722 (+12%)	201.8
1941	BBB	NAL	26	88	11	26	3	3	0	18	1	4	0	0.295	.262 (+13%)	.332 (-2%)	.373 (+7%)	.705 (+3%)	3.0
1942	BBB	NAL	35	135	28	45	3	2	2	13	4	5	1	0.333	.253 (+32%)	.323 (+13%)	.349 (+23%)	.672 (+18%)	365.5
1943	BBB	NAL	42	168	25	49	2	3	0	16	7	11	0	0.292	.255 (+14%)	.324 (+3%)	.346 (-2%)	.671 (avg)	0.2
1944	BBB	NAL	30	112	18	38	4	2	0	13	1	7	0	0.339	.261 (+30%)	.325 (+21%)	.357 (+15%)	.683 (+18%)	332.9
1945	BBB	NAL	6	23	4	6	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	BBB	NAL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	BBB	NAL	6	16	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	NYC	NN2	21	89	12	21	3	1	0	9	1	5	0	0.236	.263 (-10%)	.340 (-19%)	.379 (-23%)	.719 (-21%)	-324.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	38	1	13	0	1	0	2	2	0	0.342

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1943	ALC	BBB	2	7	0	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	0.286
1943	NWS	BBB	7	31	1	11	0	0	0	1	2	0	0.355

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	3	22	0	0	0
2B	182	182	436	537	78	86
3B	6	6	9	16	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	BBB	1B	1	1	9	0	0	0
1940	BBB	2B	26	26	61	89	8	14
1941	BBB	2B	25	25	55	69	16	8
1942	BBB	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
1942	BBB	2B	33	33	83	91	12	14
1942	BBB	3B	1	1	1	6	1	0
1943	BBB	2B	41	41	99	122	19	14
1943	BBB	3B	1	1	1	4	0	0
1944	BBB	2B	30	30	68	102	13	23
1945	BBB	2B	2	2	3	4	1	3
1945	BBB	3B	4	4	7	6	1	0
1946	BBB	1B	1	1	5	0	0	0
1946	BBB	2B	1	1	0	6	0	0
1947	BBB	2B	3	3	7	7	1	1
1948	NYC	2B	21	21	60	47	8	9