Ned Crompton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1910)
Ned Crompton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1910 for the St. Louis Browns and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. In 18 career games, he hit .154 with 10 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/30/1950 in Aspinwall, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-09-13
- Last Game
- 1910-10-08
Full name: Edward Crompton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 65 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 20 | .154 | .247 | .215 | .462 | -195 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.
Career OBP .247 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career SLG .215 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.
Career OPS .462 vs. league average .632 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 17 | 63 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 18 | .159 | .244 (-35%) | .306 (-17%) | .312 (-29%) | .618 (-23%) | -195.0 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 65 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 20 | .154 | — | — | — | — | -195 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 17 | 63 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .159 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-10-08 | CIN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-10-01 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-10-01 | SLA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-30 | SLA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-29 | SLA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-29 | SLA | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-25 | SLA | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-09-25 | SLA | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-23 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-09-22 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 3 |
Ned Crompton: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ned Crompton's first major league game on September 13, 1909; the last one listed came on October 8, 1910. By club, Crompton's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1909) and the Cincinnati Reds (1910). Crompton played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on February 13, 1889, in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, Crompton was listed at 5'10" and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on September 30, 1950, in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Crompton's full given name, per the bio, is Edward Crompton.
In 18 games and 65 at bats, Crompton batted .154 with 10 hits, adding 2 RBI. The on-base percentage is .247 and the slugging percentage .215, for an OPS of .462. The league as a whole hit .247 across Crompton's seasons, which puts the .154 career mark 37.7% below average. The OPS comparison is .462 to a league .632, 26.9% below average. Crompton collected a career-high 10 hits in 1909. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .159 in 1909, did not top the league's .244.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ned Crompton
- What years did Ned Crompton play?
- Ned Crompton played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1910.
- Was Ned Crompton a pitcher?
- No. Ned Crompton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ned Crompton hit?
- Ned Crompton hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was Ned Crompton's career batting average?
- Ned Crompton batted .154 over his career, with 10 hits in 65 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ned Crompton have?
- Ned Crompton drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Ned Crompton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ned Crompton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.