Herb Crompton
Born: 11/7/1911 in Taylor Ridge, IL, USA
Died: 8/5/1963 in Moline, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-04-26 | Final Game: 1945-09-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Herbert Bryan Crompton
Biography
Herb Crompton was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1945. Over the course of his career, Crompton appeared in 38 games, accumulating 20 hits and 12 RBIs, which contributed to a batting average of .196. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases throughout his time in the league, Crompton's contributions were felt in the dugout and on the field during a challenging era for the sport, marked by the impact of World War II.
Crompton's playing career coincided with a time of significant change in baseball, as the sport began to see shifts in player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, his role as a player during the war years underscored the resilience of the game. His time in the league, though brief, positioned him among the ranks of those who navigated the complexities of baseball during a pivotal period in American history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 102 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.196 | 0.212 | 0.225 | 0.437 | -615.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | NYY | AL | 36 | 99 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.192 | -615.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 35 | 0 | 108 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS1 | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | NYA | C | 33 | 0 | 105 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 35 |