Sammy Vick

Born: 4/12/1895 in Batesville, MS, USA

Died: 8/17/1986 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-20 | Final Game: 1921-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Samuel Bruce Vick

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Biography

Sammy Vick was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1921. Vick's career spanned a transformative period in the sport, as teams began to shift towards a more dynamic style of play following the deadball era. He primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 213 games throughout his career. Vick amassed 159 hits, including 2 home runs, and recorded 50 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .248. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 12 bases during his time in the league, showcasing a blend of speed and skill that was valued by teams of his era. Vick played for several teams during his career, contributing to the evolution of baseball in the early 20th century. While his individual statistics may not place him among the most renowned players of the time, his presence on the field reflected the competitive spirit and emerging strategies that characterized the game during the post-World War I years. As baseball continued to grow in popularity and complexity, Vick's role as a versatile player helped lay the groundwork for future generations of athletes who would further revolutionize the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
213	641	90	159	28	11	2	50	12	51	91	0.248	0.305	0.335	0.641	-771.0

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
1917	NYY	AL	10	36	4	10	3	0	0	2	2	1	6	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	NYY	AL	2	3	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	NYY	AL	106	407	59	101	15	9	2	27	9	35	55	0.248	.262 (-5%)	.322 (-5%)	.347 (-1%)	.670 (-3%)	-268.7
1920	NYY	AL	51	118	21	26	7	1	0	11	1	14	20	0.220	.271 (-19%)	.331 (-6%)	.363 (-18%)	.694 (-12%)	-216.9
1921	BOS	AL	44	77	5	20	3	1	0	9	0	1	10	0.260	.286 (-9%)	.344 (-22%)	.395 (-18%)	.739 (-20%)	-285.4