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Sam Rice, born Edgar Charles Rice on February 20, 1890, in Morocco, Indiana, became one of the most consistent hitters in Major League Baseball history. His journey to the major leagues was unconventional, marked by personal tragedy and perseverance. Before his baseball career took off, Rice faced a devastating tornado in 1912 that claimed the lives of his
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Sam Rice ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
99%
Power
21%
Bunting
98%
Drag
96%
Vision
96%
Discipline
49%
Clutch
95%
Durability
91%
Speed
93%
Arm Str
73%
Arm Acc
82%
Reaction
69%
Fielding
20%
Stealing
88%
Baserunning
91%
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