Tripp Cromer

Born: 11/21/1967 in Lake City, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-07 | Final Game: 2003-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Roy Bunyan Cromer

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Biography

Tripp Cromer was an American professional baseball player born in 1967, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1993 until his retirement in 2003. Over the course of his career, which spanned a decade, Cromer participated in 196 games, during which he recorded 118 hits, 12 home runs, and 48 runs batted in (RBIs), culminating in a batting average of .225. Known for his versatility on the field, Cromer contributed both in the infield and outfield, showcasing a diligent work ethic that resonated with teammates and fans alike. Cromer’s playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies. While he may not have been among the league’s most prolific hitters, his contributions were valuable in key moments throughout his time in the majors. After his playing days concluded on May 27, 2003, Cromer’s legacy in baseball was characterized by his resilience and dedication, leaving a lasting impression as a reliable team player during his tenure in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
196	524	54	118	22	1	12	48	0	27	101	0.225	0.266	0.340	0.605	-1814.0

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1993	STL	NL	10	23	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	STL	NL	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	STL	NL	105	345	36	78	19	0	5	18	14	66	0.226	.266 (-15%)	.337 (-23%)	.417 (-22%)	.755 (-22%)	-1635.7
1997	LAD	NL	28	86	8	25	3	0	4	20	6	16	0.291	.266 (+9%)	.336 (-1%)	.419 (+11%)	.756 (+6%)	70.0
1998	LAD	NL	6	6	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	LAD	NL	33	52	5	10	0	0	2	8	5	10	0.192	.271 (-29%)	.344 (-24%)	.433 (-29%)	.778 (-27%)	-248.3
2000	HOU	NL	9	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	HOU	NL	3	4	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2B	39	28	47	72	3	17
3B	5	2	2	2	1	0
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
SS	126	103	157	337	21	68

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	SLN	SS	9	5	13	18	3	3
1994	SLN	SS	2	0	0	0	1	0
1995	SLN	2B	11	9	15	16	1	4
1995	SLN	SS	95	86	111	276	16	57
1997	LAN	2B	17	15	24	36	2	7
1997	LAN	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1997	LAN	SS	10	9	23	25	1	4
1999	LAN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1999	LAN	2B	9	4	7	18	0	5
1999	LAN	3B	2	1	2	1	0	0
1999	LAN	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
1999	LAN	SS	9	3	10	17	0	4
2000	HOU	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2000	HOU	3B	2	0	0	1	1	0
2000	HOU	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
2003	HOU	2B	1	0	1	2	0	1