Jimmy Ripple

Born: 10/14/1909 in Export, PA, USA

Died: 7/16/1959 in Greensburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-20 | Final Game: 1943-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Albert Ripple

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Biography

Jimmy Ripple, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1936 to 1943. Primarily recognized as a position player, Ripple made a significant impact in the Major Leagues during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he played in 554 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .282, which underscored his consistency at the plate. Ripple accumulated 510 hits, including 28 home runs and 251 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively while also being a reliable presence in the lineup. In addition to his hitting prowess, Ripple displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases, a noteworthy achievement during a time when base stealing was becoming increasingly strategic. His contributions were particularly important during the early years of World War II when many players enlisted, thus emphasizing the value of his performance during a challenging period for the league. Ripple’s playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the 1940s, and his legacy is remembered by fans and historians as a testament to the talent and resilience of athletes of his time.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
14.0	13.0	0	3.0	0	0	0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0.231	0.286	0.231	0.517

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1935	14.0	13.0	0	3.0	0	0	0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0.231	0.286	0.231	0.517

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
554	1809	241	510	92	14	28	251	7	156	89	0.282	0.343	0.395	0.738	286.5

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.723 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
1936	NY1	NL	96	311	42	95	17	2	7	47	1	28	15	0.305	.283 (+8%)	.349 (+4%)	.404 (+9%)	.753 (+7%)	414.1
1937	NY1	NL	121	426	70	135	23	3	5	66	3	29	20	0.317	.276 (+15%)	.342 (+6%)	.398 (+6%)	.740 (+6%)	465.2
1938	NY1	NL	134	501	68	131	21	3	10	60	2	49	21	0.261	.272 (-4%)	.341 (-2%)	.392 (-4%)	.734 (-4%)	-323.0
1939	NY1	NL	66	123	10	28	4	0	1	12	0	8	7	0.228	.274 (-17%)	.342 (-16%)	.393 (-28%)	.735 (-22%)	-495.9
1939	BRO	NL	28	106	18	35	8	4	0	22	0	11	8	0.330	.274 (+20%)	.342 (+16%)	.393 (+22%)	.735 (+20%)	-495.9
1940	BRO	NL	7	13	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	CIN	NL	32	101	15	31	10	0	4	20	1	13	5	0.307	.267 (+15%)	.335 (+18%)	.387 (+35%)	.722 (+27%)	0.0
1941	CIN	NL	38	102	10	22	6	1	1	9	0	9	4	0.216	.262 (-18%)	.332 (-16%)	.373 (-13%)	.705 (-15%)	-269.6
1943	PHA	AL	32	126	8	30	3	1	0	15	0	7	7	0.238	.255 (-7%)	.324 (-13%)	.346 (-20%)	.671 (-16%)	-335.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
17	50	7	16	2	0	2	9	10	6	0.320

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1940	WS	CIN	7	21	3	7	2	1	6	4	2	0.333
1937	WS	NY1	5	17	2	5	0	0	0	3	1	0.294
1936	WS	NY1	5	12	2	4	0	1	3	3	3	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	458	0	856	27	14	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1936	NY1	OF	76	190	5	4	1
1937	NY1	OF	111	193	6	4	1
1938	NY1	OF	131	236	13	6	2
1939	NY1	OF	23	36	2	0	0
1939	BRO	OF	28	55	0	0	0
1940	BRO	OF	3	10	0	0	0
1940	CIN	OF	30	45	0	0	0
1941	CIN	OF	25	36	1	0	1
1943	PHA	OF	31	55	0	0	0