Sam Crawford Hall of Fame MLB

Sam “Wahoo Sam” Crawford was one of the deadliest hitters of baseball’s dead-ball era, known for his gap power, consistency, and unmatched triples total. Debuting in 1899, Crawford played 19 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers, forming a legendary outfield duo with Ty Cobb. He led the American League in RBIs three times and batted over .300 in 11 seasons.

Crawford’s most iconic achievement is his MLB career record for triples (309) — a mark that still stands today. A smart baserunner and a feared power hitter of his time, he played in three consecutive World Series with Detroit from 1907 to 1909. After retiring in 1917 with 2,961 hits, Crawford remained respected for his influence on the game’s early growth. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1957, forever recognized as one of the game's great early sluggers.

Crawford's Awards and Honors

• 2× Home run leader (1901, 1908)
• 3× AL RBI leader (1910, 1914, 1915)
• MLB record 309 career triples
• Name honored by the Tigers
• Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame

MLB Records

• Holds the MLB all-time record for career triples – 309
• Only player in MLB history with over 300 career triples
• Led American League in RBIs three times – 1910, 1914, 1915
• Recorded 11 seasons batting .300 or better during the dead-ball era
• Played alongside Ty Cobb for 13 seasons, forming one of the most famous outfield duos
• Played in 3 consecutive World Series with the Detroit Tigers – 1907, 1908, 1909

MLB Teams

Cincinnati Reds (1899–1902)
Detroit Tigers (1903–1917)