Tom Lipp

Born: 6/4/1870 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 5/30/1932 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-09-18 | Final Game: 1897-09-18

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas Charles Lipp

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Biography

Tom Lipp was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1897 season. His career was notably short, consisting of just one game on September 18, 1897. In that solitary appearance, Lipp recorded one hit, finishing his career with a batting average of 1.0, a unique statistic that highlights the rarity of his time on the field. While he did not hit any home runs or register any RBIs, his presence in the game, albeit fleeting, reflects the early days of professional baseball when players often had varied and unpredictable career trajectories. Playing during the late 19th century, Lipp's career coincided with a transformative time in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from its formative years into a more structured professional league. His experience illustrates the challenges faced by players in that era, where opportunities were limited, and the competition was fierce. Despite his short stint, Lipp's contribution to the game's history remains a testament to the many individuals who played a role in the development of baseball as America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3.0	8	5	0	2	1	15.00	0

Career ERA 15.00 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 248.8% 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
1897	PHI	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3.0	8	5	2	1	15.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — +242.7% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +182.3% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +158.3% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +169.8% above 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
1897	PHI	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1897	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1