Amado Samuel, baseball player, 1962-1964

Amado Samuel

Born: 12/6/1938 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1964-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Amado Ruperto Samuel

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Biography

Amado Samuel, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1962 until his retirement in 1964. Primarily known as a position player, Samuel played a total of 144 games during his career, demonstrating the resilience and determination typical of the players of his era. He recorded 79 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 25 runs, concluding his career with a batting average of .215. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Samuel contributed to his teams with a steady presence in the lineup. Samuel's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, as the game was evolving with the integration of players and the emergence of new talent. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his journey through Major League Baseball reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the early 1960s. His time in the league stands as a testament to the dedication required to succeed at the highest level of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
144 368 23 79 18 0 3 25 0 16 82 0.215 0.251 0.288 0.539 -1457.5

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .251 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.539 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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
1962 ATL NL 76 209 16 43 10 0 3 20 0 12 54 0.206 .257 (-20%) .326 (-24%) .393 (-25%) .719 (-24%) -956.4
1963 ATL NL 15 17 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1964 NYN NL 53 142 7 33 7 0 0 5 0 4 24 0.232 .250 (-7%) .312 (-16%) .377 (-25%) .690 (-21%) -501.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 35 28 64 98 6 17
3B 20 20 12 45 6 3
SS 77 53 73 155 14 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 ML1 2B 28 23 46 77 5 15
1962 ML1 3B 3 3 4 5 1 0
1962 ML1 SS 36 29 35 78 5 14
1963 ML1 2B 4 3 8 7 1 1
1963 ML1 SS 7 2 4 7 3 2
1964 NYN 2B 3 2 10 14 0 1
1964 NYN 3B 17 17 8 40 5 3
1964 NYN SS 34 22 34 70 6 20

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 35
Third Base 21
Shortstop 77