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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 47 | 90 | 11 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.289 | -74.9 |
| 1949 | CHW | AL | 67 | 191 | 20 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 0.204 | -536.5 |
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 64 | 184 | 15 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 16 | 0.266 | -58.1 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 72 | 213 | 23 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 51 | 25 | 0.239 | 174.2 |
| 1952 | CLE | AL | 43 | 105 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 0.248 | 391.4 |
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 23 | 68 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 0.191 | 391.4 |
| 1953 | CLE | AL | 47 | 109 | 17 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 13 | 0.229 | 158.5 |
| 1954 | WSN | AL | 54 | 157 | 9 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0.223 | -187.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CLE | C | 40 | 0 | 84 | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| 1949 | CHA | C | 53 | 0 | 203 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| 1950 | PHA | C | 59 | 0 | 201 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
| 1951 | PHA | C | 72 | 0 | 230 | 52 | 9 | 12 |
| 1952 | CLE | C | 35 | 0 | 118 | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| 1952 | PHA | C | 23 | 0 | 80 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | CLE | C | 46 | 0 | 114 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | WS1 | C | 52 | 51 | 220 | 30 | 2 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 379 |