Earl Bumpus

Born: 2/15/1914 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 5/14/1985 in Uniontown, KY, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Earnest Earl Bumpus

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Biography

Earl Bumpus, born in 1914, is an active pitcher who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. With a career record of 3-7, Bumpus demonstrates the resilience and competitive spirit often seen in players who navigate the ups and downs of the game. He maintains an earned run average (ERA) of 5.56, showcasing the challenges he faces on the mound, yet he also has the ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 44 strikeouts throughout his career. In addition to his strikeout prowess, Bumpus has recorded 2 saves, indicating his capability to perform in high-pressure situations. Bumpus's career unfolds in a contemporary era of baseball characterized by diverse playing styles and advanced analytics. As an active player, he contributes to the dynamic nature of the game, embodying the evolution of pitching strategies and techniques. His ongoing presence in the league highlights the importance of experience and adaptability in professional sports, as he continues to compete against both seasoned veterans and emerging talents.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 7 19 10 6 0 2 89.0 111 55 1 50 44 5.56 0

Career ERA 5.56 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 45.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1944 KCM NAL 1 1 4 3 1 0 1 18.0 17 13 14 10 6.50 3.57 (-82%) -147.2
1944 BBB NAL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 8 2 1 1 2.00 3.57 (+44%) 0.0
1945 BBB NAL 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 12 3 4 4 2.70 3.67 (+26%) 137.7
1947 CAG NAL 0 5 10 4 3 0 1 41.3 57 28 25 22 6.10 3.97 (-53%) 396.6
1948 CAG NAL 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 10.7 17 9 6 7 7.59 4.10 (-85%) -70.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 166 16 37 4 2 1 26 2 16 1 0.223 0.299 0.289 0.588 -362.2

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.588 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1944 KCM NAL 20 52 4 11 1 0 0 3 1 2 0 0.212 .261 (-19%) .325 (-22%) .357 (-35%) .683 (-29%) -234.4
1944 BBB NAL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — -234.4
1945 BBB NAL 13 30 2 11 1 2 0 7 1 1 1 0.367 — — — — 0.0
1947 CAG NAL 24 66 8 14 2 0 1 15 0 10 0 0.212 .262 (-19%) .336 (-4%) .376 (-23%) .712 (-14%) -127.7
1948 CAG NAL 5 14 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1944 NWS BBB 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 9.0 11 3 6 6 3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1944 NWS BBB 0 1 1 1 0 9.0 11 3 6 6 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 9 83 6 4 6
OF 25 22 25 0 2 0
P 19 10 4 19 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 KCM OF 13 11 12 0 1 0
1944 KCM P 4 3 2 6 1 0
1944 BBB P 1 1 0 2 1 0
1945 BBB 1B 1 1 8 0 0 0
1945 BBB OF 4 4 4 0 0 0
1945 BBB P 2 1 0 3 1 0
1947 CAG 1B 6 6 58 3 3 3
1947 CAG OF 8 7 9 0 1 0
1947 CAG P 10 4 2 8 0 0
1948 CAG 1B 2 2 17 3 1 3
1948 CAG P 2 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19
First Base 9
Left Field 11
Center Field 3
Right Field 11