Ted Tappe, baseball player, 1950-1955

Ted Tappe

Born: 2/2/1931 in Seattle, WA, USA

Died: 2/13/2004 in Wenatchee, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-14 | Final Game: 1955-05-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Theodore Nash Tappe

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Biography

Ted Tappe, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1950 until 1955. Primarily a position player, Tappe made a modest, yet impactful mark in Major League Baseball during his time on the field. He played in a total of 34 games, where he demonstrated his power-hitting ability by recording 15 hits, including 5 home runs and driving in 11 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .259. Although his career was relatively short, Tappe's contributions were notable within the context of the early 1950s, a period characterized by the transition from the post-war era into a more dynamic style of play. Tappe's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his era. While he did not steal any bases, his ability to hit for power made him a valuable asset to his teams. The early 1950s were marked by the emergence of a new generation of players who began to reshape the game, and Tappe was part of this transitional phase in baseball history. Although his time in the majors was brief, his performance remains a testament to the competitive spirit and talent that characterized players of his generation. Ted Tappe's legacy, though not extensively documented, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a significant period of change and development in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 58 13 15 2 0 5 11 0 12 12 0.259 0.403 0.552 0.955 307.8

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .403 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.

Career SLG .552 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +40.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.955 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — +30.4% 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
1950 CIN NL 7 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1951 CIN NL 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1955 CHC NL 23 50 12 13 2 0 4 10 0 11 11 0.260 .258 (+1%) .332 (+24%) .393 (+37%) .726 (+31%) 307.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 15 13 18 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 CHN OF 15 13 18 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington State University Pullman WA 1950