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Bill Sample

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1977-1986 (1978-1986)
Proper Name
William Amos Sample
Positions
OF (843) ... LF (531) ... CF (103) ... RF (99) ... DH (19) ... 2B (2)
Height / Weight
5-9 / 175
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
April 2,1955   Age:  71.067
Place
Roanoke, Virginia
High School
Andrew Lewis (Salem,VA)
Colleges
James Madison University (Harrisonburg,VA)
Drafted/Signed
1976-10-228-Texas Rangers
MLB Debut
September 2,1978
MLBAM ID
121649
Retrosheet#
sampb001
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[1979] Topps All-Star Rookie   [1988] Inducted into the James Madison Athletics Hall of Fame
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yearrndovlphasedraft teamsignedsign datepossourceregionschoolschool divschool typeclassslot valuebonusscoutsnotes
197328613June-RegTexas RangersNo 3BHSVAAndrew Lewis (Salem,VA)HSHShsPremiumPremiumN/A1st player drafted out of this high school
197610228June-RegTexas RangersYes 3B-OFCollegeVAJames MadisonNCAA 24Year PremiumPremiumJoe Branzell1st player drafted out of this College
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