Joe Stripp
Born: 2/3/1903 in Harrison, NJ, USA
Died: 6/10/1989 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-07-02 | Final Game: 1938-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Joseph Valentine Stripp
Biography
Joe Stripp, born in 1903, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1928 to 1938. Over the course of 1,146 games, Stripp showcased his skills as a reliable and consistent hitter, accumulating 1,238 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .294. His offensive contributions included 24 home runs and 464 runs batted in, highlighting his ability to drive in runs and support his team in crucial moments. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of 50 stolen bases, which added an extra dimension to his game.
Stripp played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His ability to hit for average and contribute effectively to his team's offense made him a valuable asset in the lineups he participated in. Stripp's legacy is one of dependable performance and skillful play, leaving a mark on the game during his decade-long career in the majors.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.600 | 1.100 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.600 | 1.100 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1146 | 4211 | 575 | 1238 | 219 | 43 | 24 | 464 | 50 | 280 | 226 | 0.294 | 0.340 | 0.384 | 0.724 | -2096.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CIN | NL | 42 | 139 | 18 | 40 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0.288 | -7.2 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 64 | 187 | 24 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 0.214 | -680.0 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 130 | 464 | 74 | 142 | 37 | 6 | 3 | 64 | 15 | 51 | 37 | 0.306 | 294.2 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 105 | 426 | 71 | 138 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 5 | 21 | 31 | 0.324 | 463.1 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 138 | 534 | 94 | 162 | 36 | 9 | 6 | 64 | 14 | 36 | 30 | 0.303 | 666.4 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 141 | 537 | 69 | 149 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 51 | 5 | 26 | 23 | 0.277 | -792.0 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 104 | 384 | 50 | 121 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 22 | 20 | 0.315 | 151.2 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 109 | 373 | 44 | 114 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 43 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 0.306 | -47.1 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 110 | 439 | 51 | 139 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 0.317 | -91.0 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 90 | 300 | 37 | 73 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 18 | 0.243 | -1183.3 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 59 | 229 | 19 | 63 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 0.275 | -590.0 |
| 1938 | STL | NL | 54 | 199 | 24 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 0.286 | -590.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 163 | 0 | 1504 | 97 | 12 | 148 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 914 | 0 | 956 | 1665 | 106 | 149 |
| OF | 22 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CIN | 3B | 17 | 0 | 15 | 33 | 5 | 2 |
| 1928 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CIN | OF | 21 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CIN | 3B | 55 | 0 | 49 | 120 | 7 | 4 |
| 1930 | CIN | 1B | 75 | 0 | 722 | 38 | 3 | 76 |
| 1930 | CIN | 3B | 48 | 0 | 52 | 95 | 4 | 7 |
| 1931 | CIN | 1B | 9 | 0 | 82 | 6 | 1 | 15 |
| 1931 | CIN | 3B | 96 | 0 | 101 | 191 | 13 | 22 |
| 1932 | BRO | 1B | 43 | 0 | 393 | 36 | 5 | 39 |
| 1932 | BRO | 3B | 93 | 0 | 92 | 201 | 14 | 22 |
| 1933 | BRO | 3B | 140 | 0 | 170 | 264 | 15 | 17 |
| 1934 | BRO | 1B | 7 | 0 | 63 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1934 | BRO | 3B | 96 | 0 | 93 | 147 | 15 | 20 |
| 1934 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | BRO | 1B | 15 | 0 | 117 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| 1935 | BRO | 3B | 88 | 0 | 63 | 162 | 9 | 17 |
| 1935 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | BRO | 3B | 106 | 0 | 132 | 174 | 10 | 13 |
| 1937 | BRO | 1B | 14 | 0 | 127 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 1937 | BRO | 3B | 66 | 0 | 75 | 91 | 5 | 4 |
| 1937 | BRO | SS | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 1938 | BSN | 3B | 58 | 0 | 61 | 111 | 6 | 12 |
| 1938 | SLN | 3B | 51 | 0 | 53 | 76 | 3 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 163 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 914 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 12 |