Sam Gentile
Samuel Christopher Gentile
Born: October 12, 1916
Charlestown, MA US
Deceased: May 4, 1998
Everett, MA US
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180
Career: 1937-1946
Major League Statistics
Sam Gentile compiled a career batting average of .314 with 30 home runs and 26 RBI in his 652-game career with the Moultrie Packers, Danville Leafs, Canton Terriers, Danville-Schoolfield Leafs, Rocky Mount Red Sox, Greensboro Red Sox and Pawtucket Slaters. He began playing during the 1937 season and last took the field during the 1946 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | D | GAFL | Moultrie Packers | 515 | 515 | 157 | 3 | .305 | .305 | .322 | .627 | 166 | ||||||||||||||
| 1938 | D | BIST | Danville Leafs | 97 | 415 | 415 | 133 | 19 | 7 | 12 | .320 | .320 | .487 | .807 | 202 | |||||||||||
| 1939 | D | BIST | Danville-Schoolfield Leafs | 113 | 508 | 508 | 199 | 54 | 8 | 9 | .392 | .392 | .583 | .974 | 296 | |||||||||||
| 1940 | B | PIED | Rocky Mount Red Sox | 136 | 548 | 548 | 159 | 31 | 3 | 2 | .290 | .290 | .369 | .659 | 202 | |||||||||||
| 1941 | B | PIED | Greensboro Red Sox | 49 | 189 | 189 | 52 | 10 | 1 | 0 | .275 | .275 | .339 | .614 | 64 | |||||||||||
| 1941 | D | BIST | Danville-Schoolfield Leafs | 57 | 240 | 240 | 81 | 20 | 6 | 2 | .338 | .338 | .496 | .833 | 119 | |||||||||||
| 1942 | C | MATL | Canton Terriers | 116 | 493 | 493 | 149 | 25 | 2 | 0 | .302 | .302 | .361 | .663 | 178 | |||||||||||
| 1946 | B | NENL | Pawtucket Slaters | 84 | 333 | 301 | 34 | 78 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 11 | 24 | 14 | .259 | .320 | .379 | .699 | 114 | 3 | 5 | ||||
| Totals | 652 | 3241 | 3209 | 34 | 1008 | 175 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 14 | .314 | .320 | .418 | .738 | 1341 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | D | BIST | Danville Leafs | OF | 97 | 215 | 3 | 5 | .978 | 2.247 | |
| 1939 | D | BIST | Danville-Schoolfield Leafs | OF | 98 | 238 | 6 | 9 | .964 | 2.490 | |
| 1940 | B | PIED | Rocky Mount Red Sox | OF | 134 | 230 | 6 | 9 | .963 | 1.761 | |
| 1941 | D | BIST | Danville-Schoolfield Leafs | OF | 56 | 120 | 2 | 7 | .946 | 2.179 | |
| 1941 | B | PIED | Greensboro Red Sox | OF | 49 | 87 | 0 | 5 | .946 | 1.776 | |
| 1942 | C | MATL | Canton Terriers | OF | 111 | 250 | 13 | 4 | .985 | 2.369 | |
| 1946 | B | NENL | Pawtucket Slaters | OF | 75 | 129 | 7 | 7 | 2 | .951 | 1.813 |
| Totals | 620 | 1269 | 37 | 46 | 2 | .966 | 2.106 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | D | Georgia-Florida League | Moultrie Packers | BOS | ||
| 1938 | D | Bi-State League | Danville Leafs | BOS | ||
| 1938 | C | Middle Atlantic League | Canton Terriers | BOS | ||
| 1939 | D | Bi-State League | Danville-Schoolfield Leafs | BOS | ||
| 1940 | B | Piedmont League | Rocky Mount Red Sox | BOS | ||
| 1941 | D | Bi-State League | Danville-Schoolfield Leafs | BOS | ||
| 1941 | B | Piedmont League | Greensboro Red Sox | BOS | ||
| 1942 | C | Middle Atlantic League | Canton Terriers | BOS | ||
| 1946 | B | New England League | Pawtucket Slaters | BSN |
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