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Name Team Age
Sam McSorley Retired (1995, Age 33) Died (2024, Age 63)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 61
(1984)		 RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Lou Brock League 0 3 years (11 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  A- B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D+ F  D 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- B-
Endurance Velocity Control
D- A+ C 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C+ C-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 12/6/1961
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Date Opponent W L GS SV BS IP H R ER BB SO WHIP ERA
09/19/1994 CLE 0 0 0 0 0 1.1 2 1 1 1 1 2.25 6.75
09/07/1994 OAK 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0.00 0.00
09/02/1994 KC 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 1 2 2 2 1 4.50 27.00
08/26/1994 CLE 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 0 0 0 2 0 3.00 0.00
08/25/1994 ANA 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 0.00
08/20/1994 SEA 0 0 0 0 1 1.1 2 2 2 0 0 1.50 13.50
08/05/1994 CLE 0 0 0 0 0 1.2 0 1 1 2 3 1.20 5.40
07/29/1994 SEA 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 1.00 0.00
07/24/1994 LAA 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 0.00
07/09/1994 CLE 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 2 3 3 1 1 4.50 40.50
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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1995-11-01Sam McSorley has retired from the Detroit Tigers
1995-04-01The Detroit Tigers have promoted Myril Hillis to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have promoted Julio Riddle to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have promoted Jay Derrick to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have designated Sam McSorley for assignment. The Detroit Tigers have designated Tubby Haynes for assignment.
1992-04-01The Detroit Tigers have promoted Pedro Swan to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have promoted Sam McSorley to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have designated Gary Wallace for assignment.
1991-05-25The Detroit Tigers have acquired Sam McSorley from the waiver wire.
1989-04-01The Cincinnati Red Legs have waived Sam McSorley.
1988-07-10The Cincinnati Red Legs have acquired Sam McSorley from the waiver wire.
1985-07-23The New York Coyotes have waived Sam McSorley.
1985-04-01The New York Coyotes have acquired Sam McSorley from the waiver wire.
1984-10-03The Boston Braves have waived Sam McSorley.
1984-09-27The Boston Braves have designated Joe Sowders for assignment. The Boston Braves have sent Sam McSorley to the minors.
1984-09-14The Boston Braves have promoted Sam McSorley to the major league team.
1984-09-14The Boston Braves have acquired Sam McSorley from the waiver wire.
1984-06-30The New York Coyotes have waived Sam McSorley.
1984-04-05The New York Coyotes have acquired Sam McSorley from the waiver wire.
1984-04-01The Philadelphia Statesmen have waived Sam McSorley.