Tony Lupien

Born: 4/23/1917 in Chelmsford, MA, USA

Died: 7/9/2004 in Norwich, VT, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-12 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ulysses John Lupien

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Biography

Tony Lupien was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1948. Born in 1917, Lupien played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 614 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid hitting ability, finishing with 632 hits and a batting average of .268. His offensive contributions included 18 home runs and 230 runs batted in, showcasing his capability as a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter. Lupien's playing style was characterized by a blend of speed and contact hitting, as evidenced by his 57 stolen bases. He played during a transformative era in baseball, post-Depression and into the early years of World War II, a time when the game faced numerous challenges, including a shortage of players due to military service. Despite these difficulties, Lupien carved out a respectable career, contributing to the teams he played for with his versatility and determination. His legacy remains as a testament to the resilience and talent of players from that generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
614	2358	285	632	92	30	18	230	57	241	111	0.268	0.337	0.355	0.692	-12.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.692 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
1940	BOS	AL	10	19	5	9	3	2	0	4	0	1	1	0.474	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	BOS	AL	128	463	63	130	25	7	3	70	10	50	20	0.281	.253 (+11%)	.323 (+9%)	.349 (+10%)	.672 (+9%)	797.6
1943	BOS	AL	154	608	65	155	21	9	4	47	16	54	23	0.255	.255 (avg)	.324 (-3%)	.346 (-2%)	.671 (-2%)	-336.3
1944	PHI	NL	153	597	82	169	23	9	5	52	18	56	29	0.283	.261 (+8%)	.325 (+6%)	.357 (+5%)	.683 (+6%)	706.0
1945	PHI	NL	15	54	1	17	1	0	0	3	2	6	0	0.315	.260 (+21%)	.328 (+17%)	.354 (-6%)	.683 (+5%)	64.1
1948	CHW	AL	154	617	69	152	19	3	6	54	11	74	38	0.246	.263 (-7%)	.340 (-4%)	.379 (-17%)	.719 (-11%)	-1243.5