Overton Tremper
Born: 3/22/1906 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 1/9/1996 in Clearwater, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-06-16 | Final Game: 1928-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs
Full name: Carlton Overton Tremper
Biography
Overton Tremper was a professional baseball player born in 1906, whose career spanned from 1927 to 1928. Primarily serving as a position player, Tremper played in a total of 36 games during his brief Major League tenure. Over the course of his career, he recorded 20 hits, contributing to a batting average of .220. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 5 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively, albeit in a limited capacity.
Tremper's playing career took place during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite his short stint in the Major Leagues, Tremper's involvement in the sport during this time reflects the challenges and competition faced by players striving for recognition in a rapidly evolving baseball landscape. His legacy, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
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 | 0.220 | 0.228 | 0.264 | 0.492 | -353.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 26 | 60 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.233 | -353.8 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 10 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 27 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BRO | OF | 18 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BRO | OF | 9 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |