Sam Horn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sam Horn |
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| Designated hitter / First baseman | |||
| Born: November 2, 1963 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| July 25, 1987, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| September 20, 1995, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| Batting average | .240 | ||
| Home Runs | 62 | ||
| Runs batted in | 179 | ||
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Samuel Lee Horn, born on November 2, 1963, is a former American professional baseball player. He played for eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). After his playing career, he worked for New England Sports Network, a TV channel that covers Boston sports.
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Growing Up and Early Baseball
Sam Horn grew up in San Diego, California. He went to Samuel F.B. Morse High School. There, he played baseball with Mark McLemore. Their coach was Bob Mendoza, a famous coach in San Diego.
Playing Professional Baseball
Sam Horn was a top pick in the 1982 baseball draft. The Boston Red Sox chose him as their 16th pick.
Rising Through the Ranks
In 1987, Horn played for the Pawtucket Red Sox. This team is a step below the major leagues. He had a great year, hitting .321 with 30 home runs. He also had 82 runs batted in (RBI’s). His slugging percentage was .649, which was the best in the league.
Making it to the Major Leagues
Because of his success, the Boston Red Sox called him up to the major leagues in 1987. As a rookie, he continued to play well. He hit .278 with 14 home runs and 34 RBI’s. He did this in only 158 times at bat.
MLB Career Highlights
Sam Horn played for eight seasons in the major leagues. He played for the Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Texas Rangers. During his career, he hit .240. He also hit a total of 62 home runs. In 1991, he hit 23 home runs while playing for the Baltimore Orioles.
On April 6, 1992, Sam Horn made history. He scored the very first run at Camden Yards. This is the home stadium for the Baltimore Orioles.
Playing in Taiwan
After leaving MLB, Horn played baseball in Taiwan. He joined the Taipei Gida team in 1997 and 1998. He hit the first home run ever in the Taiwan Major League. For a while, he was the highest-paid player in Taiwanese professional baseball. He earned $216,000 for the 1997 season. This record was broken in 2006 by Chin-Feng Chen.
A Unique Baseball Moment
On July 17, 1991, Sam Horn had a memorable game. He became only the fifth player in MLB history to strike out six times in one game. This happened during a long 15-inning game against the Kansas City Royals.
After the game, his teammate Mike Flanagan joked about it. He said that from then on, six strikeouts would be called a "Horn." Seven strikeouts would be a "Horn-A-Plenty." This funny term was even added to The Dickson Baseball Dictionary.
Working in Sports Media
After his playing career, Sam Horn worked for New England Sports Network (NESN). He was an analyst on the Red Sox post-game shows. He was known for his catchphrase, "ka-pow!" He would shout this whenever a Red Sox player hit a home run.
Red Sox fans even named a message board website after him. It's called "Sons of Sam Horn." Even Red Sox players and team management have used this website.
Running for Red Sox Nation President
In July 2007, Sam Horn announced something fun. He said he wanted to be President of Red Sox Nation. This is a special title for a big fan leader. On August 15, 2007, a group of his fans placed an ad in USA Today. They asked people to vote for him.
What is Your Pre-Game? TV Show
In August 2017, Sam Horn started his own TV show. It was called "What is Your Pre-Game?" and aired on NBC Sports Boston.
On the show, he interviewed many sports figures and business leaders. Guests included Jackie Bradley Jr., Sam Kennedy, and Walter McCarty. Horn's main goal was to show how these successful people prepare. He wanted to show how they train, handle stress, and get ready for success.
