Overton Tremper, baseball player, 1927-1928

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

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

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

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