Sam West

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Samuel Filmore (Sam) West (b. October 5, 1904 in Longview, Texas - d. November 23, 1985 in Lubbock, Texas) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1927 through 1942, West played for the Washington Senators (1927-1932, 1938[end]-1941), St. Louis Browns (1933-1938[start]) and Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw left handed.

Contents 1 Career 2 Best season 3 Highlights 4 Sources

[edit] Career

In a 16-season career, West posted a .299 batting average with 75 home runs and 838 RBI in 1753 games played.

[edit] Best season

• 1931 - .333 BA, 91 RBI, 175 hits, 43 doubles and 13 triples (career highs)

[edit] Highlights

• Was a member of the first American League All-Star team in 1933. He also was selected in 1934-35 and 1937
• Collected eight .300 seasons
• Led AL outfielders in putouts twice, double plays three times, and assists once

[edit] Sources

• Baseball Library
• The Baseball Page
• Baseball Reference
• Browns All-Stars
• The Deadball Era