Jerry Lumpe

Born: 6/2/1933 in Lincoln, MO, USA

Died: 8/15/2014 in Springfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-17 | Final Game: 1967-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jerry Dean Lumpe

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Biography

Jerry Lumpe was a professional baseball player who had a notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1967. Born in 1933, he made his debut with the New York Yankees, showcasing his skills in a league that was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, Lumpe played in 1,371 games, accumulating 1,314 hits and a batting average of .268. He demonstrated versatility and tenacity on the field, contributing 47 home runs and 454 RBIs, while also stealing 20 bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Lumpe earned recognition as an All-Star during his career, marking a significant achievement that underscored his status among the top players of his time. He played for several teams, including the Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, and Detroit Tigers, and left a lasting legacy as a reliable infielder and a consistent hitter. His career unfolded during a period of significant change in Major League Baseball, where the integration of players and the evolution of playing styles transformed the game. Jerry Lumpe's contributions to the sport are remembered by fans and historians alike, as he played an integral role in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1371	4912	620	1314	190	52	47	454	20	428	411	0.268	0.325	0.356	0.681	-2567.6

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — near 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
1956	NYY	AL	20	62	12	16	3	0	0	4	1	5	11	0.258	.258 (avg)	.331 (-5%)	.397 (-23%)	.728 (-15%)	-146.4
1957	NYY	AL	40	103	15	35	6	2	0	11	2	9	13	0.340	.257 (+32%)	.323 (+20%)	.391 (+12%)	.715 (+16%)	274.3
1958	NYY	AL	81	232	34	59	8	4	3	32	1	23	21	0.254	.257 (-1%)	.324 (-2%)	.394 (-8%)	.719 (-5%)	-246.2
1959	NYY	AL	18	45	2	10	0	0	0	2	0	6	7	0.222	—	—	—	—	-159.4
1959	KC1	AL	108	403	47	98	11	5	3	28	2	41	32	0.243	.256 (-5%)	.323 (-3%)	.392 (-19%)	.715 (-12%)	-159.4
1960	KC1	AL	146	574	69	156	19	3	8	53	1	48	49	0.272	.255 (+7%)	.323 (+1%)	.387 (-8%)	.711 (-4%)	-431.1
1961	KC1	AL	148	569	81	167	29	9	3	54	1	48	39	0.293	.258 (+14%)	.328 (+6%)	.399 (-2%)	.727 (+2%)	193.6
1962	KC1	AL	156	641	89	193	34	10	10	83	0	44	38	0.301	.257 (+17%)	.326 (+5%)	.393 (+10%)	.719 (+8%)	782.2
1963	KC1	AL	157	595	75	161	26	7	5	59	3	58	44	0.271	.246 (+10%)	.308 (+8%)	.371 (-2%)	.680 (+2%)	332.2
1964	DET	AL	158	624	75	160	21	6	6	46	2	50	61	0.256	.250 (+2%)	.312 (avg)	.377 (-11%)	.690 (-6%)	-688.8
1965	DET	AL	145	502	72	129	15	3	4	39	7	56	34	0.257	.245 (+5%)	.310 (+7%)	.371 (-13%)	.682 (-4%)	-202.8
1966	DET	AL	113	385	30	89	14	3	1	26	0	24	44	0.231	.248 (-7%)	.309 (-11%)	.376 (-23%)	.685 (-18%)	-1246.1
1967	DET	AL	81	177	19	41	4	0	4	17	0	16	18	0.232	.242 (-4%)	.306 (-4%)	.357 (-10%)	.663 (-7%)	-183.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	26	0	6	0	0	0	2	2	3	0.231

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1958	WS	NYA	6	12	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.167
1957	WS	NYA	6	14	0	4	0	0	0	2	1	1	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1100	1044	2469	2845	88	662
3B	118	93	88	205	16	22
SS	105	82	158	279	20	73

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	NYA	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1956	NYA	SS	17	14	32	55	8	15
1957	NYA	3B	30	21	20	45	3	6
1957	NYA	SS	6	2	2	12	1	2
1958	NYA	3B	65	54	57	126	11	13
1958	NYA	SS	5	3	6	9	0	2
1959	NYA	2B	1	0	2	1	0	1
1959	NYA	3B	12	12	5	24	0	3
1959	NYA	SS	4	2	4	11	0	2
1959	KC1	2B	61	54	133	158	4	41
1959	KC1	3B	4	1	2	1	1	0
1959	KC1	SS	56	47	85	148	8	39
1960	KC1	2B	134	127	355	364	13	99
1960	KC1	SS	15	14	28	44	3	13
1961	KC1	2B	147	146	403	426	18	105
1962	KC1	2B	156	155	343	435	11	97
1962	KC1	SS	2	0	1	0	0	0
1963	KC1	2B	155	155	341	451	10	92
1964	DET	2B	158	156	339	394	13	95
1965	DET	2B	139	130	281	308	9	69
1966	DET	2B	95	90	202	223	4	51
1967	DET	2B	54	31	70	85	6	12
1967	DET	3B	6	5	3	8	1	0