Tripp Sigman

Born: 1/17/1899 in Mooresville, NC, USA

Died: 3/8/1971 in Augusta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-18 | Final Game: 1930-08-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Wesley Triplett Sigman

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Biography

Tripp Sigman was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, specifically during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Born in 1899, Sigman played primarily as a position player from 1929 until his last game on August 28, 1930. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 62 games, showcasing a solid offensive performance that included 42 hits and a batting average of .326. Known for his power at the plate, he recorded 6 home runs and drove in 15 RBIs, contributing to his team's efforts during a transitional period in baseball history. Sigman's playing style was characterized by his effective hitting and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, as evidenced by his impressive batting average. While his career was short-lived and he did not achieve significant fame, he played during a time when the sport was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more dynamic offensive approach. Despite not leaving an extensive statistical legacy, Tripp Sigman's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit and talent present in the game during the late 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
62	129	23	42	5	1	6	15	1	9	10	0.326	0.379	0.519	0.898	-35.8

Career AVG .326 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career OBP .379 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .519 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — +22.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.898 vs. league average 0.776 across their career seasons — +15.7% 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
1929	PHI	NL	10	29	8	15	1	0	2	9	0	3	1	0.517	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	PHI	NL	52	100	15	27	4	1	4	6	1	6	9	0.270	.293 (-8%)	.354 (-9%)	.429 (+5%)	.784 (-1%)	-35.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	29	0	56	2	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	PHI	OF	10	0	17	0	1	0
1930	PHI	OF	19	0	39	2	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4
Center Field	25