Ted Tappe
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1950-1955)
Ted Tappe was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1955 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 6 seasons. In 34 career games, he hit .259 with 15 hits, 5 home runs, and 11 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 308.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- Died
- 2/13/2004 in Wenatchee, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1950-09-14
- Last Game
- 1955-05-29
Full name: Theodore Nash Tappe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 58 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 12 | .259 | .403 | .552 | .955 | 308 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .403 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.
Career SLG .552 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +40.1% above league average.
Career OPS .955 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — +30.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CIN | NL | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1955 | CHN | NL | 23 | 50 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 11 | .260 | .258 (+1%) | .332 (+24%) | .393 (+37%) | .726 (+31%) | 307.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 34 | 58 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 12 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 308 | ||
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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 40 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 8 | .275 |
| Away | 16 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-05-29 | CHC | ATL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955-05-28 | CHC | ATL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1955-05-27 | CHC | ATL | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1955-05-26 | CHC | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955-05-25 | CHC | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-05-25 | CHC | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-22 | CHC | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-05-20 | CHC | ATL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-05-18 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-18 | CHC | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1950 |
Ted Tappe: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 14, 1950 and the final game on May 29, 1955, Ted Tappe built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1950 through 1951) and the Chicago Cubs (1955). At 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, Tappe is listed as a right fielder. The bio says Tappe threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded birth is February 2, 1931, in Seattle, WA, USA. Tappe's death is recorded on February 13, 2004, in Wenatchee, WA, USA. Ted Tappe was the playing name; the full given name is Theodore Nash.
Tappe finished with 15 hits from 58 at bats in 34 games, which works out to .259, adding 5 home runs and 11 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .403 and .552 give Tappe a career OPS of .955. The .259 career average is close to the .262 the league hit across the same seasons. Tappe collected a career-high 13 hits in 1955. In 1955, a season of regular play, Tappe hit .260 while the league hit .258.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ted Tappe
- What years did Ted Tappe play?
- Ted Tappe played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1955.
- Was Ted Tappe a pitcher?
- No. Ted Tappe was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Ted Tappe hit?
- Ted Tappe hit 5 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What was Ted Tappe's career batting average?
- Ted Tappe batted .259 over his career, with 15 hits in 58 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ted Tappe have?
- Ted Tappe drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Ted Tappe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ted Tappe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.