Elmer Klumpp
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1934-1937)
Elmer Klumpp was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1937 for the Washington Senators and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 4 seasons. In 17 career games, he hit .115 with 3 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 184 lb
- Died
- 10/18/1996 in Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1934-04-17
- Last Game
- 1937-05-03
Full name: Elmer Edward Klumpp
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .115 | .179 | .115 | .294 | 0 |
Career AVG .115 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.
Career OBP .179 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.
Career SLG .115 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 70.8% below league average.
Career OPS .294 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 60.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WS1 | AL | 12 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .115 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-05-03 | BRO | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-05-01 | BRO | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-04-30 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1937-04-25 | BRO | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-04-24 | BRO | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-05-09 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-08 | MIN | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-07 | MIN | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-05-04 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-01 | MIN | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 14 |
Elmer Klumpp: the record in brief
According to the bio, Elmer Klumpp debuted on April 17, 1934 and played a final game on May 3, 1937. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Senators (1934) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1937). Klumpp is listed as a catcher at 6 feet, 0 inches and 184 pounds. Klumpp both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Klumpp was born on August 26, 1906, in St. Louis, MO, USA. The bio records the death on October 18, 1996, in Menomonee Falls, WI, USA. The given name on file is Elmer Edward Klumpp.
Across 17 games at the plate, Klumpp's career line reads 3 hits in 26 at bats for a .115 average; the totals also include 2 RBI. Set against a .277 league average for the same years, Klumpp's .115 average sits 58.4% below it. By OPS the gap is 60.1% below league average (.294 against .737). Klumpp collected a career-high 2 hits in 1934. The best average in the busiest seasons was .133, in 1934.
The position breakdown shows 14 games, all at catcher. The fielding table credits Klumpp with 31 putouts, 2 assists and 2 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmer Klumpp
- What years did Elmer Klumpp play?
- Elmer Klumpp played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1937.
- Was Elmer Klumpp a pitcher?
- No. Elmer Klumpp was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Elmer Klumpp hit?
- Elmer Klumpp hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Elmer Klumpp play for?
- Elmer Klumpp played for 2 teams: the Washington Senators (1934) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1937).
- What were Elmer Klumpp's career stats?
- In 17 games, Elmer Klumpp had 3 hits, 2 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .115 batting average.
- What position did Elmer Klumpp play?
- Elmer Klumpp played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Elmer Klumpp and how much did he weigh?
- Elmer Klumpp was listed at 6 feet and 184 pounds.
- What was Elmer Klumpp's career batting average?
- Elmer Klumpp batted .115 over his career, with 3 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Elmer Klumpp have?
- Elmer Klumpp drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Elmer Klumpp in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elmer Klumpp has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.