Elmer Klumpp

Born: 8/26/1906 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/18/1996 in Menomonee Falls, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-17 | Final Game: 1937-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Elmer Edward Klumpp

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Biography

Elmer Klumpp was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1937. His career, though brief, unfolded during a time of significant change in the sport, as the game began to transition out of the deadball era and into a period marked by greater offensive production and the emergence of more dynamic playing styles. Klumpp's tenure in the majors was limited to 17 games, during which he recorded 3 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .115. Despite facing fierce competition and limited opportunities, Klumpp's journey through baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, even if only for a short time. His career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many during the era, and while he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his participation in the major leagues remains a notable part of baseball history.

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	0.115	0.179	0.115	0.294	0.0

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 0.294 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	WSN	AL	12	15	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	BRO	NL	5	11	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	14	0	31	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	WS1	C	11	0	15	1	2	0
1937	BRO	C	3	0	16	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	14