Tripp Sigman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1929-1930)
Tripp Sigman was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1930 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 62 career games, he hit .326 with 42 hits, 6 home runs, and 15 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/8/1971 in Augusta, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1929-09-18
- Last Game
- 1930-08-28
Full name: Wesley Triplett Sigman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 129 | 23 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 10 | .326 | .379 | .519 | .898 | -33 |
Career AVG .326 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.
Career OBP .379 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career SLG .519 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — +22.9% above league average.
Career OPS .898 vs. league average .776 across their career seasons — +15.7% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 10 | 29 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .517 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | PHI | NL | 52 | 100 | 15 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 9 | .270 | .293 (-8%) | .354 (-9%) | .429 (+5%) | .784 (-1%) | -32.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 62 | 129 | 23 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 10 | .326 | — | — | — | — | -33 | ||
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 (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 59 | 14 | 26 | 3 | 11 | .441 |
| Away | 34 | 70 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 4 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-08-28 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-24 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-22 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-18 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-17 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-13 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-12 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-11 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-02 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-01 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 25 |
Tripp Sigman: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 18, 1929 and the final game on August 28, 1930, Tripp Sigman built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Sigman played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on January 17, 1899, in Mooresville, NC, USA, Sigman was listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Sigman's death is recorded on March 8, 1971, in Augusta, GA, USA. The given name on file is Wesley Triplett Sigman.
Across 62 games at the plate, Sigman's career line reads 42 hits in 129 at bats for a .326 average, plus 6 homers and 15 runs batted in. Sigman got on base at a .379 rate and slugged .519 (.898 OPS). Over the seasons Sigman played, league hitters batted .292; the .326 career figure is 11.7% above that. No season topped the 27 hits of 1930. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .270 in 1930, did not top the league's .293.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tripp Sigman
- What years did Tripp Sigman play?
- Tripp Sigman played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1930.
- Was Tripp Sigman a pitcher?
- No. Tripp Sigman was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tripp Sigman hit?
- Tripp Sigman hit 6 career home runs with 42 hits.
- What teams did Tripp Sigman play for?
- Tripp Sigman played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1929–1930).
- What were Tripp Sigman's career stats?
- In 62 games, Tripp Sigman had 42 hits, 6 home runs, 15 RBI, 23 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .326 batting average.
- What position did Tripp Sigman play?
- Tripp Sigman played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tripp Sigman and how much did he weigh?
- Tripp Sigman was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tripp Sigman hit each season?
- Tripp Sigman's home runs by season: 2 in 1929 and 4 in 1930. His most in one season was 4, in 1930.
- What was Tripp Sigman's career batting average?
- Tripp Sigman batted .326 over his career, with 42 hits in 129 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tripp Sigman have?
- Tripp Sigman drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Tripp Sigman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tripp Sigman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.