Soup Campbell, baseball player, 1940-1941

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

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

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