Randy Gumpert
Born: 1/23/1918 in Monocacy, PA, USA
Died: 11/25/2008 in Wyomissing, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-06-13 | Final Game: 1952-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Randall Pennington Gumpert
Biography
Randy Gumpert, born in 1918, was a professional pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1936 through 1952. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 51 wins and 59 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. Gumpert was known for his durability on the mound, amassing a total of 352 strikeouts and securing 7 saves during his time in the majors. His pitching style was characterized by a blend of control and determination, helping him navigate the competitive landscape of the league during a period marked by fierce competition and evolving strategies.
Gumpert's career included a notable All-Star selection, showcasing his performance and recognition among peers in the sport. He played during an era that transitioned from the pre-World War II years into the post-war expansion of baseball, which saw the game growing in popularity and complexity. Despite his relatively modest win-loss record, Gumpert's contributions on the mound left a lasting impression, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history for his resilience and commitment to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 59 | 261 | 113 | 47 | 6 | 7 | 1052.7 | 1099 | 488 | 92 | 346 | 352 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 62.3 | 74 | 33 | 32 | 9 | 4.76 | -647.7 |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 12.00 | -909.7 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 10.95 | -607.8 |
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 11 | 3 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 132.7 | 113 | 34 | 32 | 63 | 2.31 | - |
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 4 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 71 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 5.43 | - |
| 1948 | CHW | AL | 2 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 97.3 | 103 | 41 | 13 | 31 | 3.79 | - |
| 1948 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 27 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2.88 | - |
| 1949 | CHW | AL | 13 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 234.0 | 223 | 99 | 83 | 78 | 3.81 | - |
| 1950 | CHW | AL | 5 | 12 | 40 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 155.3 | 165 | 82 | 58 | 48 | 4.75 | - |
| 1951 | CHW | AL | 9 | 8 | 33 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 141.7 | 156 | 68 | 34 | 45 | 4.32 | - |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4.12 | 170.8 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 4 | 9 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 112 | 49 | 30 | 29 | 4.24 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 329 | 23 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 84 | 0.182 | 0.206 | 0.188 | 0.395 | -615.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 22 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 33 | 47 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 25 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHW | AL | 16 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | NYY | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHW | AL | 34 | 84 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.190 | -615.0 |
| 1950 | CHW | AL | 41 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CHW | AL | 37 | 45 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 20 | 34 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 261 | 0 | 44 | 169 | 11 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHA | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | PHA | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NYA | P | 33 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 4 |
| 1947 | NYA | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | CHA | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | NYA | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHA | P | 34 | 0 | 15 | 43 | 1 | 6 |
| 1950 | CHA | P | 40 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 1951 | CHA | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1952 | BOS | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | WS1 | P | 20 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 261 |