Sammy White

Born: 7/7/1927 in Wenatchee, WA, USA

Died: 8/4/1991 in Princeville, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-26 | Final Game: 1962-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Sammy Charles White

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Biography

Sammy White was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1962. Born in 1927, White played primarily as a position player, appearing in 1,043 games throughout his career. He accumulated 916 hits, 66 home runs, and drove in 421 runs, finishing his playing days with a batting average of .262. Known for his solid offensive contributions, White also showcased his speed on the bases, notching 14 stolen bases during his time in the league. White was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. His playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the expansion of the league and the increasing popularity of the sport in America. While not one of the game's most prolific stars, White's consistent performance and contributions to his teams reflected the dedication and skill that characterized many players of his generation. He remains a notable figure for fans and historians alike, representing the spirit of perseverance and competitiveness that defined his era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1043	3502	324	916	167	20	66	421	14	218	381	0.262	0.305	0.377	0.682	-4167.8

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1951	BOS	AL	4	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	BOS	AL	115	381	35	107	20	2	10	49	2	16	43	0.281	.252 (+11%)	.326 (-5%)	.369 (+14%)	.696 (+5%)	197.6
1953	BOS	AL	136	476	59	130	34	2	13	64	3	29	48	0.273	.264 (+3%)	.335 (-5%)	.397 (+9%)	.733 (+3%)	88.1
1954	BOS	AL	137	493	46	139	25	2	14	75	1	21	50	0.282	.261 (+8%)	.333 (-8%)	.390 (+9%)	.723 (+1%)	-120.1
1955	BOS	AL	143	544	65	142	30	4	11	64	1	44	58	0.261	.258 (+1%)	.332 (-3%)	.393 (-1%)	.726 (-2%)	-236.3
1956	BOS	AL	114	392	28	96	15	2	5	44	2	35	40	0.245	.258 (-5%)	.331 (-8%)	.397 (-17%)	.728 (-13%)	-1005.5
1957	BOS	AL	111	340	24	73	10	1	3	31	0	25	38	0.215	.257 (-17%)	.323 (-18%)	.391 (-29%)	.715 (-24%)	-1564.8
1958	BOS	AL	102	328	25	85	15	3	6	35	1	21	37	0.259	.257 (avg)	.324 (-6%)	.394 (-4%)	.719 (-5%)	-359.6
1959	BOS	AL	119	377	34	107	13	4	1	42	4	23	39	0.284	.256 (+11%)	.323 (avg)	.392 (-11%)	.715 (-6%)	-465.1
1961	ATL	NL	21	63	1	14	1	0	1	5	0	2	9	0.222	.258 (-14%)	.328 (-26%)	.399 (-28%)	.727 (-27%)	-300.4
1962	PHI	NL	41	97	7	21	4	0	2	12	0	2	16	0.216	.257 (-16%)	.326 (-27%)	.393 (-19%)	.719 (-23%)	-401.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1027	734	4738	506	84	83

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	BOS	C	4	0	15	1	0	2
1952	BOS	C	110	0	464	59	9	7
1953	BOS	C	131	0	588	68	9	9
1954	BOS	C	133	124	677	80	16	11
1955	BOS	C	143	142	671	71	12	8
1956	BOS	C	114	112	547	60	10	13
1957	BOS	C	111	105	489	49	8	13
1958	BOS	C	102	91	450	38	6	8
1959	BOS	C	119	111	557	56	6	8
1961	ML1	C	20	18	107	5	3	0
1962	PHI	C	40	31	173	19	5	4