Roger Samuels

Born: 1/5/1961 in San Jose, CA, USA

Died: 1/17/2022 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-07-20 | Final Game: 1989-06-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Roger Howard Samuels

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Biography

Roger Samuels was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1961, who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 until June 8, 1989. During his brief career, he made a mark as a reliable arm in the bullpen, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Although his record stood at 1-2, he maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.33 over his time in the league. Samuels recorded a total of 24 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Samuels' playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace more power-hitting styles and a focus on offensive production. Despite a short stint in the majors, he was part of a generation of pitchers who adapted to these changes while still emphasizing fundamental pitching skills. Although he did not achieve significant accolades during his time, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the dedication and perseverance required to reach the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	20	0	0	0	0	27.0	26	13	5	11	24	4.33	0

Career ERA 4.33 vs. league average 3.72 across their career seasons — 16.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1988	SFG	NL	1	2	15	0	0	0	0	23.3	17	9	7	22	3.47	3.73 (+7%)	-
1989	PIT	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	3.7	9	4	4	2	9.82	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1988	SFG	NL	15	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	PIT	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	20	0	1	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	SFN	P	15	0	1	4	0	0
1989	PIT	P	5	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	20

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
San Jose City College	San Jose	CA	1980
Santa Clara University	Santa Clara	CA	1981, 1982, 1983