Jim Tipper
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1872-1875)
Jim Tipper was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1872 to 1875 for the Middletown Mansfields, the Hartford Dark Blues, and the New Haven Elm Citys, a span of 4 seasons. In 110 career games, he hit .245 with 114 hits and 41 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 148 lb
- Died
- 4/21/1895 in New Haven, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1872-04-26
- Last Game
- 1875-10-28
Full name: James Tipper
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 466 | 70 | 114 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 14 | .245 | .248 | .273 | .520 | -832 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OBP .248 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OPS .520 vs. league average .604 across their career seasons — 13.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | MID | 24 | 110 | 24 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .264 | .285 (-8%) | .296 (-11%) | .347 (-14%) | .644 (-13%) | -193.6 | |
| 1874 | HR1 | 45 | 197 | 36 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .305 | .273 (+11%) | .282 (+9%) | .333 (+4%) | .615 (+6%) | 189.2 | |
| 1875 | NH1 | 41 | 159 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .157 | .253 (-38%) | .260 (-38%) | .309 (-47%) | .570 (-43%) | -827.3 | |
| Career · 3 seasons | 110 | 466 | 70 | 114 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 14 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -832 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 69 |
| Center Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Tipper
- What years did Jim Tipper play?
- Jim Tipper played in Major League Baseball from 1872 to 1875.
- Was Jim Tipper a pitcher?
- No. Jim Tipper was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Tipper hit?
- Jim Tipper hit 0 career home runs with 114 hits.
- What was Jim Tipper's career batting average?
- Jim Tipper batted .245 over his career, with 114 hits in 466 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Tipper have?
- Jim Tipper drove in 41 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Tipper in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Tipper has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.