Joe Tipton, baseball player, 1948-1954

Joe Tipton

Born: 2/18/1922 in McCaysville, GA, USA

Died: 3/1/1994 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-05-02 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joe Hicks Tipton

Biography

Joe Tipton was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played as a position player from 1948 until his retirement in 1954. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 417 games, showcasing his abilities primarily in the outfield and infield positions. Tipton compiled a total of 264 hits, contributing to a batting average of .236. His offensive contributions included 29 home runs and 125 runs batted in (RBIs), along with a modest tally of 3 stolen bases. Tipton's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the integration of players and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a solid contributor on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the early post-war era. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball embodies the perseverance and dedication that characterized many players of his time, earning him a place in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
417 1117 116 264 36 5 29 125 3 186 142 0.236 0.351 0.355 0.706 -69.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS CLE 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 380 51 1250 208 24 32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 379