Sam Lamitina

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Samuel Lamitina

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 5' 11", Weight 190 lb.

Infielder Sam Lamitina played minor league baseball from 1939 to 1955, missing the 1945 season. He reached as high as the American Association in 1943-1944, but spent much of his career as a platoon or backup player.


Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
1951 Fulton Railroaders KITTY League 73-46 1st Washington Senators League Champs
1952 Fulton Lookouts KITTY League 82-37 1st Washington Senators Lost in 1st round
1953 Fulton Lookouts KITTY League 70-50 1st Washington Senators Lost League Finals
1954 Rock Hill Chiefs Tri-State League -- Washington Senators -- replaced by Mel Kerestes June 13
1955 Fulton Lookouts KITTY League 17-26 -- Washington Senators -- replaced Harl Pierce May 18
replaced by James Swiggett June 30