Bud Zipfel
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1962)
Bud Zipfel was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962 for the Washington Senators, a span of 2 seasons. In 118 career games, he hit .220 with 78 hits, 10 home runs, and 39 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
- 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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 70 |
| Left Field | 23 |
Bud Zipfel: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bud Zipfel debuted on July 26, 1961 and played a final game on September 30, 1962. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Senators, from 1961 through 1962. At 6'3" and 200 pounds, Zipfel is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Zipfel hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded birth is November 18, 1938, in Belleville, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Marion Sylvester.
Zipfel's career batting table shows 118 games, 354 at bats and 78 hits, a .220 average; the totals also include 10 home runs and 39 RBI. The on-base percentage is .285 and the slugging percentage .370, for an OPS of .655. The league as a whole hit .258 across Zipfel's seasons, which puts the .220 career mark 14.6% below average. The OPS comparison is .655 to a league .723, 9.4% below average. No season topped the 44 hits of 1962. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .239 in 1962, did not top the league's .257.
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.
- What was Bud Zipfel's career batting average?
- Bud Zipfel batted .220 over his career, with 78 hits in 354 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bud Zipfel have?
- Bud Zipfel drove in 39 runs in his career.
- Is Bud Zipfel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bud Zipfel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.