Jim Tipper

Born: 6/18/1849 in Middletown, CT, USA

Died: 4/21/1895 in New Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-04-26 | Final Game: 1875-10-28

Height: 5'5" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: James Tipper

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Biography

Jim Tipper was a professional baseball player born in 1849, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1872 to April 26, 1875, a period characterized by the transition from the underdeveloped game of the 19th century to a more structured and competitive league environment. Tipper participated in 110 games, showcasing a batting average of .245, which reflects the challenges hitters faced during an era when batting techniques and strategies were still evolving. Throughout his career, Tipper recorded 114 hits and drove in 41 runs, demonstrating his capability as a contributor to his team's offense, despite not hitting any home runs. He also added a singular stolen base to his record, highlighting the base-running tactics of the time. Tipper's playing style embodied the grit and determination typical of early baseball players, who often contended with rudimentary equipment and variable playing conditions. While his career may not have been marked by overwhelming statistical achievements, Tipper remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the foundational years of a sport that would grow into America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 466 70 114 13 0 0 41 1 2 14 0.245 0.248 0.273 0.520 -914.4

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.604 across their career seasons — 13.8% below 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
1872 MID 24 110 24 29 4 0 0 18 0 0 1 0.264 .285 (-8%) .296 (-11%) .347 (-14%) .644 (-13%) -203.6
1874 HR1 45 197 36 60 8 0 0 19 0 1 7 0.305 .273 (+11%) .282 (+9%) .333 (+4%) .615 (+6%) 189.2
1875 NH1 41 159 10 25 1 0 0 4 1 1 6 0.157 .253 (-38%) .260 (-38%) .309 (-47%) .570 (-43%) -900.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 5 5 12 8 1
OF 106 61 196 14 53 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 MID 3B 5 5 5 12 8 1
1872 MID OF 20 16 31 3 10 0
1874 HR1 OF 45 45 107 5 26 1
1875 NH1 OF 41 0 58 6 17 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 5
Left Field 69
Center Field 32
Right Field 3