Quincy Trouppe
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952)
Quincy Trouppe was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1952 for 9 teams, including the St. Louis Stars. In 187 career games, he hit .274 with 157 hits, 7 home runs, and 92 RBI. Quincy Trouppe was a 5-time All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 184.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 225 lb
- Died
- 8/10/1993 in Creve Coeur, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-04-30
- Last Game
- 1952-05-10
- Awards
- 5× All-Star
Full name: Quincy Thomas Trouppe
Negro Leagues (season totals). Additive Retrosheet-digitized totals for seasons not already in the logs above; they are not summed into the career line. No team/league breakdown is available, and coverage may be partial.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | 574 | 103 | 157 | 29 | 9 | 7 | 92 | 12 | 79 | 8 | .274 | .369 | .392 | .761 | 184 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .369 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.
Career SLG .392 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .761 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | SLS | NNL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | SLS | NNL | 20 | 56 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .196 | .276 (-29%) | .338 (-9%) | .388 (-3%) | .726 (-6%) | -59.6 |
| 1932 | DW | EWL | 29 | 105 | 14 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | .210 | .275 (-24%) | .335 (-23%) | .391 (-42%) | .726 (-33%) | -540.3 |
| 1932 | HG | EWL | 10 | 34 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .324 | — | — | — | — | -540.3 |
| 1932 | KCM | IND | 16 | 59 | 6 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 1 | .373 | .275 (+36%) | .335 (+31%) | .391 (+13%) | .726 (+21%) | -540.3 |
| 1933 | CAG | NN2 | 15 | 45 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .289 | — | — | — | — | 115.7 |
| 1935 | KCM | IND | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | KCM | IND | 7 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | AB3 | NAL | 18 | 56 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 2 | .357 | .272 (+31%) | .341 (+38%) | .392 (+59%) | .734 (+49%) | 494.1 |
| 1939 | SL3 | NAL | 9 | 36 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .361 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CBE | NAL | 14 | 42 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -114.9 |
| 1946 | CBE | NAL | 17 | 49 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .184 | — | — | — | — | 49.4 |
| 1947 | CBE | NAL | 15 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | .320 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CAG | NAL | 8 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CLE | AL | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 187 | 574 | 103 | 157 | 29 | 9 | 7 | 92 | 12 | 79 | 8 | .274 | — | — | — | — | -1,136 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLS | NNL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | DW | EWL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5.14 | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | KCM | IND | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7.88 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.1 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6.23 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (192 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 86 | 109 | 30 | 39 | 5 | 27 | .358 |
| Away | 106 | 118 | 38 | 59 | 12 | 29 | .500 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-05-10 | CLE | SLA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-05-04 | CLE | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1952-05-03 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-05-02 | CLE | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-05-01 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-04-30 | CLE | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-09 | CAG | CVB | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-06 | CAG | CVB | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-05 | CAG | CVB | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1948-09-05 | CAG | CVB | L | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 5 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2B | 6 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 3B | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| C | 90 | 74 | 416 | 74 | 14 | 5 |
| OF | 72 | 68 | 84 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | SLS | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLS | C | 18 | 14 | 82 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | DW | 1B | 3 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1932 | DW | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | DW | C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | DW | OF | 22 | 22 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | DW | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | HG | 1B | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | HG | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | HG | C | 4 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | HG | OF | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | KCM | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | KCM | OF | 14 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | KCM | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | CAG | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CAG | 2B | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1933 | CAG | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | CAG | C | 5 | 3 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CAG | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CAG | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | KCM | C | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | KCM | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | KCM | C | 4 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | KCM | OF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | AB3 | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | AB3 | OF | 17 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1939 | SL3 | C | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | SL3 | OF | 8 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CBE | C | 13 | 12 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945 | CBE | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CBE | C | 15 | 14 | 73 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| 1947 | CBE | C | 9 | 9 | 46 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1948 | CAG | C | 8 | 8 | 47 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1952 | CLE | C | 6 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| Catcher | 90 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 43 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 26 |
Quincy Trouppe: the record in brief
Quincy Trouppe appears in the season tables from 1930, when the club was a Negro Leagues team; the bio's debut date, April 30, 1952, marks the first game in the American or National League era of the record, and the final game as May 10, 1952. Trouppe played for the St. Louis Stars (1930 through 1939), the Detroit Wolves (1932), the Homestead Grays (1932), the Kansas City Monarchs (1932 to 1936), the Chicago American Giants (1933 to 1948), the Indianapolis ABCs (1938), the Cleveland Buckeyes (1945 through 1947), and the Cleveland Indians (1952). At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Trouppe is listed as a catcher. Trouppe switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Trouppe was born on December 25, 1912, in Dublin, GA, USA.
Trouppe's career batting table shows 187 games, 574 at bats and 157 hits, a .274 average, along with 7 home runs and 92 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .369 and the slugging percentage .392, for an OPS of .761.
Frequently Asked Questions about Quincy Trouppe
- Was Quincy Trouppe a pitcher?
- No. Quincy Trouppe was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did Quincy Trouppe hit?
- Quincy Trouppe hit 7 career home runs with 157 hits.
- What teams did Quincy Trouppe play for?
- Quincy Trouppe played for 8 teams: the St. Louis Stars (1930–1931), the Detroit Wolves (1932), the Homestead Grays (1932), the Kansas City Monarchs (1932, 1935–1936), the Chicago American Giants (1933, 1948), the St. Louis Stars (1938–1939), the Cleveland Buckeyes (1945–1947), and the Cleveland Indians (1952).
- Did Quincy Trouppe win an MVP award?
- No. Quincy Trouppe did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Quincy Trouppe win?
- Quincy Trouppe was selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What were Quincy Trouppe's career stats?
- In 187 games, Quincy Trouppe had 157 hits, 7 home runs, 92 RBI, 103 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average.
- What position did Quincy Trouppe play?
- Quincy Trouppe played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Quincy Trouppe and how much did he weigh?
- Quincy Trouppe was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Quincy Trouppe hit each season?
- Quincy Trouppe's home runs by season: 0 in 1930, 1 in 1931, 0 in 1932, 1 in 1933, 1 in 1935, 0 in 1936, 2 in 1938, 0 in 1939, 1 in 1945, 1 in 1946, 0 in 1947, 0 in 1948, and 0 in 1952. His most in one season was 2, in 1938.
- What was Quincy Trouppe's career batting average?
- Quincy Trouppe batted .274 over his career, with 157 hits in 574 at bats.
- How many RBI did Quincy Trouppe have?
- Quincy Trouppe drove in 92 runs in his career.
- What was Quincy Trouppe's career ERA?
- Quincy Trouppe finished with a 6.23 career ERA, going 1-2 with 7 strikeouts.
- Is Quincy Trouppe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Quincy Trouppe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Quincy Trouppe make?
- Quincy Trouppe was selected to 5 All-Star Games.