Sam Vico

Born: 8/9/1923 in San Fernando, CA, USA

Died: 1/14/1994 in Redondo Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-20 | Final Game: 1949-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: George Steve Vico

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Biography

Sam Vico was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. Born in 1923, he played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills in 211 games from 1948 until his final appearance on October 1, 1949. Vico's career was characterized by a solid batting average of .250, reflecting his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he recorded 166 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 76 runs, demonstrating a knack for delivering in clutch situations. Vico's playing style combined a keen eye at the plate with a moderate power threat, evidenced by his home run totals in an era transitioning from the deadball days to a more offense-oriented game. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 2 stolen bases. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Vico's contributions during a pivotal era in baseball history added to the rich tapestry of the sport as it evolved in the post-war years.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
21.0	16.0	3.0	2.0	0	1.0	0	0	4.0	0	1.0	0.125	0.333	0.250	0.583

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1948	21.0	16.0	3.0	2.0	0	1.0	0	0	4.0	0	1.0	0.125	0.333	0.250	0.583

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
211	663	65	166	28	11	12	76	2	60	56	0.250	0.323	0.380	0.703	-414.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.723 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
1948	DET	AL	144	521	50	139	23	9	8	58	2	39	39	0.267	.263 (+1%)	.340 (-4%)	.379 (+3%)	.719 (avg)	-145.7
1949	DET	AL	67	142	15	27	5	2	4	18	0	21	17	0.190	.262 (-28%)	.343 (-9%)	.384 (-12%)	.727 (-11%)	-268.3