Ike Kamp

Born: 9/5/1900 in Roxbury, MA, USA

Died: 2/25/1955 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-16 | Final Game: 1925-09-21

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alphonse Francis Kamp

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Biography

Ike Kamp was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-1920s. Born in 1900, Kamp’s career spanned from 1924 to 1925, a period characterized by a transition in baseball as the sport began to move away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Over his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.1, accumulating a total of 24 strikeouts. Kamp's contributions to the game were primarily felt during a time when pitching was evolving, and though he did not achieve widespread acclaim, he was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Kamp's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, where control and strategy were paramount. With no saves credited to his name, he primarily served as a starting pitcher, showcasing the competitive spirit and determination that defined many players of his time. While his career was relatively short-lived, Kamp’s participation in the major leagues during the 1920s placed him among the ranks of those who laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His journey through the early years of professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and passion that characterized the sport during that dynamic period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	5	25	5	1	0	0	65.3	77	37	0	40	24	5.10	0

Career ERA 5.10 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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	BSN	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	9	4	5	4	5.14	—	0.0
1925	BSN	NL	2	4	24	4	1	0	0	58.3	68	33	35	20	5.09	4.55 (-12%)	-243.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.154	0.214	0.154	0.368	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1924	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BSN	NL	24	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	0	4	17	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	BSN	P	1	0	0	3	0	0
1925	BSN	P	24	0	4	14	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25