Sam Beard
Clarence Sam Beard "Fat Sam"
Born: March 18, 1951
Marshall, MS US
Deceased: December 17, 2013
Potts Camp, MS US
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 168
Career: 1969-1973
Sam Beard compiled a career batting average of .230 with 5 home runs and 65 RBI in his 290-game career with the Corning Royals, Billings Mustangs, Waterloo Royals and San Jose Bees. He began playing during the 1969 season and last took the field during the 1973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Short Season A | NYPL | Corning Royals | 41 | 149 | 136 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 33 | .228 | .295 | .272 | .567 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1970 | R | PION | Billings Mustangs | 40 | 137 | 123 | 17 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 24 | .220 | .299 | .276 | .576 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1971 | A | MIDW | Waterloo Royals | 64 | 139 | 116 | 14 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 28 | .241 | .350 | .345 | .695 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1972 | A | MIDW | Waterloo Royals | 75 | 205 | 180 | 31 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 40 | .250 | .325 | .300 | .625 | 54 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1973 | A | CALL | San Jose Bees | 70 | 140 | 129 | 8 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 28 | .202 | .257 | .256 | .513 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Totals | 290 | 770 | 684 | 87 | 157 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 65 | 12 | 10 | 67 | 153 | .230 | .307 | .289 | .596 | 198 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Short Season A | NYPL | Corning Royals | C | 41 | 295 | 20 | 7 | 2 | .978 | 7.683 | 4 | |||
| 1970 | R | PION | Billings Mustangs | C | 38 | 307 | 31 | 9 | 0 | .974 | 8.895 | 5 | |||
| 1971 | A | MIDW | Waterloo Royals | C | 40 | 259 | 25 | 8 | 2 | .973 | 7.100 | 5 | |||
| 1972 | A | MIDW | Waterloo Royals | C | 55 | 395 | 28 | 3 | 1 | .993 | 7.691 | 10 | |||
| 1973 | A | CALL | San Jose Bees | C | 58 | 324 | 22 | 7 | 3 | .980 | 5.966 | 11 | |||
| Totals | 232 | 1580 | 126 | 34 | 8 | .980 | 7.353 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Corning Royals | KCA | ||
| 1970 | R | Pioneer League | Billings Mustangs | KCA | ||
| 1971 | A | Midwest League | Waterloo Royals | KCA | ||
| 1972 | A | Midwest League | Waterloo Royals | KCA | ||
| 1973 | A | California League | San Jose Bees | KCA |
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