Eppie Hampton

Born: 2/18/1899 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 5/1/1959 in Memphis, TN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Hampton

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Biography

Eppie Hampton, born in 1899, is an active professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player in the modern era of the game. With a career spanning over several years, Hampton has played in 209 games and has established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 158 hits with a commendable batting average of .292. His offensive contributions include 3 home runs and 65 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when it matters most. Additionally, he has demonstrated speed on the bases, having recorded 5 stolen bases throughout his career. Hampton's playing style is marked by a combination of contact hitting and situational awareness, allowing him to excel in various offensive roles. As he continues to make his mark in professional baseball, his performance reflects the evolving nature of the game, where players are increasingly expected to contribute both offensively and defensively. With his ongoing career, Eppie Hampton remains a significant figure, embodying the spirit of competitiveness and resilience that characterizes the sport today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	3	2	1	0	0	12.0	13	6	0	6	3	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1924	MRS	NNL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	2	1	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
1928	MRS	NNL	0	2	2	2	1	0	0	12.0	11	5	6	3	3.75	4.13 (+9%)	-63.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	542	57	158	22	8	3	65	5	21	1	0.292	0.325	0.378	0.703	-21.6

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1923	MRS	IND	15	45	5	10	2	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	MRS	NNL	20	48	6	13	1	0	0	6	0	2	0	0.271	—	—	—	—	-134.3
1925	MRS	NNL	9	15	2	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BBB	NNL	3	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	MRS	NNL	58	119	9	26	9	2	0	7	2	6	0	0.218	.282 (-23%)	.344 (-21%)	.392 (-16%)	.736 (-18%)	-427.2
1928	MRS	NNL	6	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	CTG	NNL	28	98	7	32	4	0	0	10	0	3	0	0.327	.280 (+16%)	.342 (+3%)	.395 (-7%)	.737 (-2%)	0.0
1929	BBB	NNL	18	52	8	17	1	1	2	11	0	0	0	0.327	.289 (+13%)	.353 (-8%)	.415 (+20%)	.769 (+8%)	46.3
1932	WAP	EWL	47	136	19	50	4	5	1	26	3	7	1	0.368	.275 (+34%)	.335 (+20%)	.391 (+26%)	.726 (+23%)	527.8
1937	MRS	NAL	5	12	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	2	7	1	1	1
3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
C	160	140	582	148	36	13
OF	4	1	3	0	0	0
P	3	2	0	4	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	MRS	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1923	MRS	C	13	12	67	11	3	1
1924	MRS	C	16	14	75	21	7	0
1924	MRS	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	MRS	C	8	0	0	0	0	0
1925	BBB	C	2	0	0	0	0	0
1925	BBB	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1927	MRS	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1927	MRS	C	37	34	105	45	10	8
1928	MRS	C	2	2	10	1	0	0
1928	MRS	P	2	2	0	4	2	0
1928	CTG	C	28	27	105	28	3	0
1929	BBB	C	16	16	50	8	4	0
1932	WAP	1B	2	1	0	0	0	0
1932	WAP	C	37	34	158	34	9	4
1932	WAP	OF	2	1	3	0	0	0
1937	MRS	1B	1	1	5	1	1	1
1937	MRS	C	1	1	12	0	0	0