Jerry Lumpe
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1956-1967)
Jerry Lumpe was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1967 for the New York Yankees, the Kansas City Athletics, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,371 career games, he hit .268 with 1,314 hits, 47 home runs, and 454 RBI. Jerry Lumpe was an All-Star.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/15/2014 in Springfield, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1956-04-17
- Last Game
- 1967-10-01
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Jerry Dean Lumpe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,371 | 4,912 | 620 | 1,314 | 190 | 52 | 47 | 454 | 20 | 428 | 411 | .268 | .325 | .356 | .681 | -1,842 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OPS .681 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NYA | AL | 20 | 62 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | .258 | .258 (avg) | .331 (-5%) | .397 (-23%) | .728 (-15%) | -140.9 |
| 1957 | NYA | AL | 40 | 103 | 15 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 13 | .340 | .257 (+32%) | .323 (+20%) | .391 (+12%) | .715 (+16%) | 274.3 |
| 1958 | NYA | AL | 81 | 232 | 34 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 23 | 21 | .254 | .257 (-1%) | .324 (-2%) | .394 (-8%) | .719 (-5%) | -212.6 |
| 1959 | NYA | AL | 18 | 45 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -154.0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 108 | 403 | 47 | 98 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 41 | 32 | .243 | .256 (-5%) | .323 (-3%) | .392 (-19%) | .715 (-12%) | -154.0 |
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 146 | 574 | 69 | 156 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 53 | 1 | 48 | 49 | .272 | .255 (+7%) | .323 (+1%) | .387 (-8%) | .711 (-4%) | -335.7 |
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 148 | 569 | 81 | 167 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 54 | 1 | 48 | 39 | .293 | .258 (+14%) | .328 (+6%) | .399 (-2%) | .727 (+2%) | 193.6 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 156 | 641 | 89 | 193 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 83 | 0 | 44 | 38 | .301 | .257 (+17%) | .326 (+5%) | .393 (+10%) | .719 (+8%) | 782.2 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 157 | 595 | 75 | 161 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 59 | 3 | 58 | 44 | .271 | .246 (+10%) | .308 (+8%) | .371 (-2%) | .680 (+2%) | 332.2 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 158 | 624 | 75 | 160 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 50 | 61 | .256 | .250 (+2%) | .312 (avg) | .377 (-11%) | .690 (-6%) | -532.9 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 145 | 502 | 72 | 129 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 7 | 56 | 34 | .257 | .245 (+5%) | .310 (+7%) | .371 (-13%) | .682 (-4%) | -159.8 |
| 1966 | DET | AL | 113 | 385 | 30 | 89 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 44 | .231 | .248 (-7%) | .309 (-11%) | .376 (-23%) | .685 (-18%) | -1030.5 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 81 | 177 | 19 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 18 | .232 | .242 (-4%) | .306 (-4%) | .357 (-10%) | .663 (-7%) | -159.4 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,371 | 4,912 | 620 | 1,314 | 190 | 52 | 47 | 454 | 20 | 428 | 411 | .268 | — | — | — | — | -1,297 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1371 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 700 | 2446 | 334 | 711 | 31 | 262 | .291 |
| Away | 671 | 2466 | 287 | 603 | 16 | 191 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-10-01 | DET | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-30 | DET | LAA | L | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-09-26 | DET | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967-09-24 | DET | TEX | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-19 | DET | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-18 | DET | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-16 | DET | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-15 | DET | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-09-12 | DET | BAL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-10 | DET | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1100 | 1044 | 2469 | 2845 | 88 | 662 |
| 3B | 118 | 93 | 88 | 205 | 16 | 22 |
| SS | 105 | 82 | 158 | 279 | 20 | 73 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | NYA | SS | 17 | 14 | 32 | 55 | 8 | 15 |
| 1957 | NYA | 3B | 30 | 21 | 20 | 45 | 3 | 6 |
| 1957 | NYA | SS | 6 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1958 | NYA | 3B | 65 | 54 | 57 | 126 | 11 | 13 |
| 1958 | NYA | SS | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1959 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959 | NYA | 3B | 12 | 12 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| 1959 | NYA | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1959 | KC1 | 2B | 61 | 54 | 133 | 158 | 4 | 41 |
| 1959 | KC1 | 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | SS | 56 | 47 | 85 | 148 | 8 | 39 |
| 1960 | KC1 | 2B | 134 | 127 | 355 | 364 | 13 | 99 |
| 1960 | KC1 | SS | 15 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 3 | 13 |
| 1961 | KC1 | 2B | 147 | 146 | 403 | 426 | 18 | 105 |
| 1962 | KC1 | 2B | 156 | 155 | 343 | 435 | 11 | 97 |
| 1962 | KC1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | 2B | 155 | 155 | 341 | 451 | 10 | 92 |
| 1964 | DET | 2B | 158 | 156 | 339 | 394 | 13 | 95 |
| 1965 | DET | 2B | 139 | 130 | 281 | 308 | 9 | 69 |
| 1966 | DET | 2B | 95 | 90 | 202 | 223 | 4 | 51 |
| 1967 | DET | 2B | 54 | 31 | 70 | 85 | 6 | 12 |
| 1967 | DET | 3B | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1099 |
| Third Base | 118 |
| Shortstop | 105 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 7.0 | 280 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
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Jerry Lumpe: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jerry Lumpe debuted on April 17, 1956 and played a final game on October 1, 1967. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (1956 to 1959), the Kansas City Athletics (1959 to 1963), and the Detroit Tigers (1964 to 1967). Lumpe, a second baseman by primary position, hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Lumpe is listed at 6'2" and 185 pounds. Lumpe was born on June 2, 1933, in Lincoln, MO, USA. Lumpe's death is recorded on August 15, 2014, in Springfield, MO, USA. The given name on file is Jerry Dean Lumpe.
Across 1,371 games at the plate, Lumpe's career line reads 1,314 hits in 4,912 at bats for a .268 average, along with 47 homers, 454 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .325 clip and slugging .356, Lumpe finished with a .681 OPS. Measured against the leagues Lumpe played in, the .268 career average compares with a .252 league average over the same seasons, 6.0% above the league. No season beat the 10 home runs Lumpe hit in 1962.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Lumpe
- What years did Jerry Lumpe play?
- Jerry Lumpe played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1967.
- Was Jerry Lumpe a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Lumpe was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jerry Lumpe hit?
- Jerry Lumpe hit 47 career home runs with 1,314 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Lumpe play for?
- Jerry Lumpe played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (1956–1959), the Kansas City Athletics (1959–1963), and the Detroit Tigers (1964–1967).
- Did Jerry Lumpe win an MVP award?
- No. Jerry Lumpe did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Jerry Lumpe win?
- Jerry Lumpe was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Jerry Lumpe's career stats?
- In 1,371 games, Jerry Lumpe had 1,314 hits, 47 home runs, 454 RBI, 620 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .268 batting average.
- What position did Jerry Lumpe play?
- Jerry Lumpe played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Lumpe and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Lumpe was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jerry Lumpe hit each season?
- Jerry Lumpe's home runs by season: 0 in 1956, 0 in 1957, 3 in 1958, 3 in 1959, 8 in 1960, 3 in 1961, 10 in 1962, 5 in 1963, 6 in 1964, 4 in 1965, 1 in 1966, and 4 in 1967. His most in one season was 10, in 1962.
- What was Jerry Lumpe's career batting average?
- Jerry Lumpe batted .268 over his career, with 1,314 hits in 4,912 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Lumpe have?
- Jerry Lumpe drove in 454 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Lumpe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Lumpe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Jerry Lumpe make?
- Jerry Lumpe was selected to 1 All-Star Game.