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Samuel Dewitt Notable

b. December 17, 1893 · Dayton Marcos 1920, 1926, Indianapolis ABCs 1920, Columbus Buckeyes 1921, Toledo Tigers 1923, Hilldale Club 1930

Samuel Dewitt played for five clubs across 11 seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Indianapolis ABCs in 1920 and closing with the Hilldale Club in 1930.

Across 81 games he batted .162, with 41 hits and 26 runs. He finished with 7 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 47 games at third base, with 81 assists and 16 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in Bristol, TN, USA on December 17, 1893. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1920 ABC/DM 2584816 220 10711 .190
1921 COB 341021115 210 41205 .147
1923 TT 82446 200 2600 .250
1926 DM 133934 100 2210 .103
1930* HIL 1400 000 0100 .000
Major leagues 802492641 730 182726 .165
All seasons 812532641 730 182826 .162

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Samuel Dewitt, that is 1930–1930. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1893

Born December 17, 1893

Bristol, TN, USA