Gerard Lipscomb

Born: 2/24/1911 in Rutherfordton, NC, USA

Died: 2/27/1978 in Huntersville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-23 | Final Game: 1937-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Gerard Lipscomb was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who made his mark in the sport during a brief career that spanned the 1937 season. Lipscomb played as a position player, appearing in 36 games where he showcased his hitting ability, finishing with a batting average of .323. Over the course of his career, he recorded 31 hits and drove in 8 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Lipscomb's tenure in Major League Baseball occurred during a time when the game was transitioning, with the late 1930s witnessing the rise of more dynamic playing styles and the increasing importance of both power and speed. Despite his limited time in the league, Lipscomb's impressive batting average reflects his capability as a solid hitter and a valuable contributor to his team's offense during his short-lived career. His performance remains a noteworthy chapter in baseball history, representing the perseverance and talent of players who competed in the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 3 0 0 0 0 9.7 13 7 3 5 1 6.52 0

Career ERA 6.52 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 50.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1937 SLA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 9.7 13 7 5 1 6.52 4.34 (-50%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 96 11 31 9 1 0 8 0 11 10 0.323 0.398 0.438 0.836 234.4

Career AVG .323 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.

Career OBP .398 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.836 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +12.8% above 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
1937 SLA AL 36 96 11 31 9 1 0 8 0 11 10 0.323 .276 (+17%) .342 (+16%) .398 (+10%) .740 (+13%) 234.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 27 0 73 82 6 28
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 SLA 2B 27 0 73 82 6 28
1937 SLA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 SLA P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
Second Base 27
Third Base 1