Soup Campbell
Born: 3/7/1915 in Sparta, VA, USA
Died: 2/16/2000 in Sparta, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-21 | Final Game: 1941-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: Clarence Campbell
Biography
Soup Campbell, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1940 to 1941. As a position player, Campbell participated in a total of 139 games during his brief career. He recorded 96 hits, contributing to a batting average of .246. Known for his versatility on the field, Campbell demonstrated a mix of speed and power with three home runs and 37 RBIs to his name. He also showcased his base-running skills with one stolen base, reflecting the style of play that characterized the era in which he competed.
Campbell's career unfolded during a time of significant change in baseball, as the sport was navigating the challenges of World War II and the shifting dynamics of player demographics. Although his career was relatively short, Soup Campbell's contributions to the teams he played for helped lay the groundwork for the evolving game, particularly in the context of the emerging talent pools that would define the post-war era. His legacy, while not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, remains an important part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 390 | 44 | 96 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 38 | 33 | 0.246 | 0.315 | 0.318 | 0.633 | -761.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 35 | 62 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.226 | -240.9 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 104 | 328 | 36 | 82 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 31 | 21 | 0.250 | -520.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 94 | 0 | 234 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CLE | OF | 16 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | CLE | OF | 78 | 0 | 202 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 63 |
| Right Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney | VA | 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935 |