James Crump
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
James Crump was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Hilldale Club and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants. In 21 career games, he hit .305 with 18 hits, 1 home runs, and 10 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'4" / 167 lb
- Died
- 3/9/1986 in Salem, VA, USA
Full name: James Oscar Crump
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 59 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | .305 | .359 | .424 | .783 | 0 |
Career AVG .305 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.
Career OBP .359 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .424 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career OPS .783 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — +6.0% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | HIL | EAS | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | HIL | IND | 13 | 36 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .306 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | ACB | ECL | 4 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .417 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 21 | 59 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | .305 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 21 |
James Crump: the record in brief
The season rows for James Crump begin in 1921. By club, Crump's seasons break down as the Hilldale Club (1921 through 1922) and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1923). The bio lists Crump's primary position as second baseman. The recorded size is 5-foot-4 and 167 pounds. Crump was born on March 14, 1898, in Jacksonville, FL, USA. Crump's death is recorded on March 9, 1986, in Salem, VA, USA. The given name on file is James Oscar Crump.
In 21 games and 59 at bats, Crump batted .305 with 18 hits, adding 1 home run and 10 runs batted in. Crump got on base at a .359 rate and slugged .424 (.783 OPS). Crump's .305 average ran 7.1% above the .285 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1922 produced Crump's most hits, 11 of them for the Hilldale Club.
In Negro Leagues play, Crump is credited with 2 hits in 11 at bats (.182). The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
Frequently Asked Questions about James Crump
- Was James Crump a pitcher?
- No. James Crump was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did James Crump hit?
- James Crump hit 1 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What was James Crump's career batting average?
- James Crump batted .305 over his career, with 18 hits in 59 at bats.
- How many RBI did James Crump have?
- James Crump drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is James Crump in the Hall of Fame?
- No. James Crump has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did James Crump play for?
- James Crump played for the Hilldale Club and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants.