Bud Zipfel
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1962)
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1961-07-26
- Last Game
- 1962-09-30
Full name: Marion Sylvester Zipfel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 354 | 38 | 78 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 | 2 | 32 | 92 | .220 | .285 | .370 | .655 | -596 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career SLG .370 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OPS .655 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 50 | 170 | 17 | 34 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 49 | .200 | .258 (-23%) | .328 (-20%) | .399 (-7%) | .727 (-13%) | -431.7 |
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 68 | 184 | 21 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 43 | .239 | .257 (-7%) | .326 (-6%) | .393 (-6%) | .719 (-6%) | -164.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 118 | 354 | 38 | 78 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 | 2 | 32 | 92 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -596 | ||
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 (118 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 173 | 20 | 34 | 2 | 13 | .197 |
| Away | 57 | 181 | 17 | 44 | 8 | 26 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-30 | TEX | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-26 | TEX | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-22 | TEX | BOS | W | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-21 | TEX | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-19 | TEX | NYY | L | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-18 | TEX | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-16 | TEX | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-15 | TEX | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-14 | TEX | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-13 | TEX | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 70 | 64 | 618 | 42 | 13 | 53 |
| OF | 23 | 21 | 39 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | WS2 | 1B | 44 | 44 | 429 | 25 | 8 | 40 |
| 1962 | WS2 | 1B | 26 | 20 | 189 | 17 | 5 | 13 |
| 1962 | WS2 | OF | 23 | 21 | 39 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 70 |
| Left Field | 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bud Zipfel
- What years did Bud Zipfel play?
- Bud Zipfel played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962.
- Was Bud Zipfel a pitcher?
- No. Bud Zipfel was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bud Zipfel hit?
- Bud Zipfel hit 10 career home runs with 78 hits.