Ike Samuels, baseball player, 1895-1895

Ike Samuels

Born: 2/20/1874 in Quincy, IL, USA

Died: 2/22/1964 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-08-03 | Final Game: 1895-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Samuel Earle Samuels

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Biography

Ike Samuels, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1895 to 1908. Primarily known as a position player, Samuels played a total of 24 games in Major League Baseball. During his brief career, he recorded 17 hits and accumulated 5 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .23. Although he did not hit any home runs, Samuels showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 5 bases. Samuels played in an era marked by the transition of baseball from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the late 19th century. Despite the limited scope of his career, he remains a part of the historical tapestry of baseball and is remembered for his participation in the early days of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 74 5 17 2 0 0 5 5 5 7 0.230 0.278 0.257 0.535 -385.0

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 29.7% 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
1895 STL NL 24 74 5 17 2 0 0 5 5 5 7 0.230 .296 (-22%) .361 (-23%) .399 (-36%) .761 (-30%) -385.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 21 0 22 38 20 1
SS 3 0 0 7 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 SLN 3B 21 0 22 38 20 1
1895 SLN SS 3 0 0 7 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 21
Shortstop 3