Overton Tremper
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927-1928)
Overton Tremper was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1928 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. In 36 career games, he hit .220 with 20 hits and 5 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 163 lb
- Died
- 1/9/1996 in Clearwater, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-06-16
- Last Game
- 1928-09-30
Full name: Carlton Overton Tremper
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 91 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .220 | .228 | .264 | .492 | -336 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OBP .228 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.
Career SLG .264 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 33.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 26 | 60 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .233 | .282 (-17%) | .344 (-29%) | .392 (-41%) | .736 (-35%) | -335.9 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 10 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 36 | 91 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -336 | ||
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 (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 39 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .179 |
| Away | 20 | 52 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 7 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-30 | BRO | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-27 | BRO | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-10 | BRO | PHI | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-10 | BRO | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-08 | BRO | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-04 | BRO | BSN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-04 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-02 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1925, 1926, 1927 |
Overton Tremper: the record in brief
The profile opens with Overton Tremper's first major league game on June 16, 1927; the last one listed came on September 30, 1928. Tremper's only club in the season tables is the Brooklyn Robins. At 5-foot-10 and 163 pounds, Tremper is listed as an outfielder. Tremper threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Tremper was born on March 22, 1906, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Tremper died on January 9, 1996, in Clearwater, FL, USA. Overton Tremper was the playing name; the full given name is Carlton Overton.
The batting record for Tremper: 36 games, 20 hits in 91 at bats, and a .220 average; the totals also include 5 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .228 and the slugging percentage .264, for an OPS of .492. The league as a whole hit .282 across Tremper's seasons, which puts the .220 career mark 21.9% below average. The OPS comparison is .492 to a league .737, 33.3% below average. Tremper collected a career-high 14 hits in 1927. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .233 in 1927, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Overton Tremper
- What years did Overton Tremper play?
- Overton Tremper played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1928.
- Was Overton Tremper a pitcher?
- No. Overton Tremper was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Overton Tremper hit?
- Overton Tremper hit 0 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What teams did Overton Tremper play for?
- Overton Tremper played for one team, the Brooklyn Robins (1927–1928).
- What were Overton Tremper's career stats?
- In 36 games, Overton Tremper had 20 hits, 5 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .220 batting average.
- What position did Overton Tremper play?
- Overton Tremper played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Overton Tremper and how much did he weigh?
- Overton Tremper was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 163 pounds.
- What was Overton Tremper's career batting average?
- Overton Tremper batted .220 over his career, with 20 hits in 91 at bats.
- How many RBI did Overton Tremper have?
- Overton Tremper drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Overton Tremper in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Overton Tremper has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.