Fred Kipp
Born: 10/1/1931 in Piqua, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-09-10 | Final Game: 1960-05-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Fred Leo Kipp
Biography
Fred Kipp was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1960. Born in 1931, Kipp made his debut during a vibrant era of baseball that was marked by the emergence of power hitters and the excitement of the expanding league. Over the course of his career, he played for a brief period, finishing with a record of 6-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.08. Kipp demonstrated his ability on the mound by accumulating 64 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a reliable pitcher, though he did not record any saves during his time in the league.
Kipp's career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player dynamics. Despite the challenges he faced, Kipp's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the game during the late 1950s. His relatively short but impactful career remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 47 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.3 | 119 | 64 | 18 | 48 | 64 | 5.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | LAD | NL | 6 | 6 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.3 | 107 | 57 | 45 | 58 | 5.01 | - |
| 1959 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1960 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6.23 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 37 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.243 | 0.263 | 0.270 | 0.533 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | LAD | NL | 42 | 36 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | NYY | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 47 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | LAN | P | 40 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | LAN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | NYA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia State University | Emporia | KS | 1950, 1951, 1952 |