Samuel B. "Pony" Sager (August 12, 1848 – October 15, 1928) was a Major League Baseball left fielder and shortstop for one month in 1871. He played for the Rockford Forest Citys of the National Association.
Pony Sager | |
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Shortstop / Outfielder | |
Born: Holmesburg, Pennsylvania | August 12, 1848|
Died: October 15, 1928 Newport, New Hampshire | (aged 80)|
MLB debut | |
May 6, 1871, for the Rockford Forest Citys | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 30, 1871, for the Rockford Forest Citys | |
MLB statistics | |
Games played | 8 |
Batting average | .282 |
Runs batted in | 5 |
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From May 6 to May 30, Sager played in eight games for the club, four in left field and four at shortstop. He was a below-average fielder at both positions, but did show speed and a strong bat. He went 11-for-39 (.282) with five runs batted in, five stolen bases, and nine runs scored.
One of Sager's teammates on the Forest Citys was 19-year-old future Baseball Hall of Famer Cap Anson, his teammate from Marshalltown, Iowa whom he convinced the team to sign.
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