George Loepp

Born: 9/11/1901 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 9/4/1967 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-08-29 | Final Game: 1930-07-24

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

Full name: George Herbert Loepp

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Biography

George Loepp, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He played in the Major Leagues from 1928 to 1930, appearing in a total of 65 games. Loepp showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, accumulating 46 hits throughout his career, which resulted in a batting average of .249. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offensive efforts with 17 RBIs during his time on the field. Loepp's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the Golden Age of the sport, which would see the rise of legendary figures and the integration of baseball. While he did not achieve the same level of fame as many of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history. Loepp's experience exemplified the dedication and hard work that characterized many players of his era, navigating the challenges of the game with determination and resilience.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
54.0	45.0	5.0	9.0	4.0	0	1.0	3.0	8.0	4.0	1.0	0.200	0.321	0.356	0.677

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1929	33.0	25.0	4.0	5.0	1.0	0	0	0	7.0	0	0	0.200	0.375	0.240	0.615
1930	21.0	20.0	1.0	4.0	3.0	0	1.0	3.0	1.0	4.0	1.0	0.200	0.238	0.500	0.738

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
65	185	29	46	10	2	0	17	0	25	21	0.249	0.347	0.324	0.672	-364.0

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
1928	BOS	AL	15	51	6	9	3	1	0	3	0	5	12	0.176	.280 (-37%)	.342 (-27%)	.395 (-31%)	.737 (-29%)	-257.7
1930	WSN	AL	50	134	23	37	7	1	0	14	0	20	9	0.276	.293 (-6%)	.354 (+8%)	.429 (-20%)	.784 (-7%)	-106.3