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Sam Jethroe

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1950-1954 (1950-1954)
Proper Name
Samuel Jethroe
Nickname
Jet
Positions
OF (433)
Positions
OF
Height / Weight
6-1 / 178
Bats / Throws
Both / Right
Birthdate
January 23,1917
Death Date
June 18,2001   Age:  84.146
High School
Lincoln (East St. Louis,IL)
MLB Debut
April 18,1950
MLBAM ID
116542
Retrosheet#
jeths101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career17632804604918198.261.755

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1950Boston BravesNLMLBBSN533OF141582100159288185835052935300825764254105.273.338.442.780.000.169.0008.1014.491.7932.33
1951Boston BravesNLMLBBSN534OF14857210116029101865355578811400726364457103.280.356.460.816.332.180.0008.8513.661.5431.78
1952Boston BravesNLMLBBSN535OF15160879141237135828968112930082176884398.232.318.357.675.268.125.0009.8816.281.6546.77
1954Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2037OF210000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1950MLBTotal--BSN------141582100159288185835052935300825764254105.273.338.442.780.318.168.2998.1014.491.7932.33NL1950
1951MLBTotal--BSN------14857210116029101865355578811400726364457103.280.356.460.816.332.180.3058.8513.661.5431.78NL1951
1952MLBTotal--BSN------15160879141237135828968112930082176884398.232.318.357.675.268.125.2659.8816.281.6546.77NL1952
1954MLBTotal--PIT------210000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00NL1954
Tot:MLB (4 yrs)MLB44217632804608025491819814177293251000237371975154306.261.337.418.755.305.157.2898.9614.841.6635.98
Tot:NL (4 yrs)NL44217632804608025491819814177293251000237371975154306.261.337.418.755.305.157.2898.9614.841.6635.98

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1950Boston BravesNLMLB32OF141--3551712638437200.9692.60.000.0091.6100.01
1951Boston BravesNLMLB33OF140--3561810438437400.9742.70.000.0090.994.61
1952Boston BravesNLMLB34OF151--4131013343642300.9702.80.000.0098.7100.01
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1950Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3283714-141Billy SouthworthdnqNL-ROY
1951Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3376784-148Tommy Holmes, Billy Southworthdnq
1952Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3464897-151Charlie Grimm, Tommy Holmesdnq
1954Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT36531018-2Fred Haneydnq
4 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1953-12-26Traded from Milwaukee Braves with Sid Gordon, Max Surkont, Curt Raydon, Fred Waters and Larry Lassalle to Pittsburgh Pirates for Danny O`ConnellPittsburgh PiratesNoHist
1949-10-04Traded from Brooklyn Dodgers with Bob Addis to Boston Braves for Don Thompson, Damon Phillips and Al EpperlyBoston BravesNoHist
1948-07-11Signed as free agent by Brooklyn DodgersBrooklyn DodgersNoHist
3 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
99
Power
81
Contact
35
XBH
77
RBIs
51
Runs
80
Hitting
65
Durability
72
Team
.449

[Career Highlights]

[1950]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB) ... Finished 1st in NL-ROY voting with 11 points ... Finished 27th in NL-MVP voting with 6 points ... National League Rookie of the Year ... Led NL in Stolen Bases ... Finished top 10 in NL in At Bats, Runs, Triples, Strikeouts
[1951]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB) ... Led NL in Stolen Bases ... Finished top 10 in NL in Runs, Triples, Strikeouts, Hit By Pitch, Extra Base Hits
[1952]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Plate Appearances, At Bats, Triples, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Strikeouts, Hit By Pitch
[1954]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
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