Eric Tipton

Born: 4/20/1915 in Petersburg, VA, USA

Died: 8/29/2001 in Newport News, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-06-09 | Final Game: 1945-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Eric Gordon Tipton

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Biography

Eric Tipton, born in 1915, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1945. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 501 games, amassing 439 hits and demonstrating a solid batting average of .270. Tipton contributed significantly to his teams with 22 home runs and 151 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to both hit for average and drive in runs. He also displayed speed on the basepaths, totaling 20 stolen bases, which added another dimension to his offensive game. Playing during a tumultuous time in American history, Tipton's career unfolded against the backdrop of World War II, a period that saw many players enlist and serve in the military, thereby altering the landscape of professional baseball. Despite these challenges, Tipton established himself as a reliable player, combining skill with determination. His contributions to the game during this era left a lasting impression, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
501	1626	212	439	80	19	22	151	20	223	127	0.270	0.360	0.383	0.744	3342.8

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — +6.8% 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
1939	PHA	AL	47	104	12	24	4	2	1	14	2	13	7	0.231	.274 (-16%)	.342 (-8%)	.393 (-14%)	.735 (-11%)	-205.3
1940	PHA	AL	2	8	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	PHA	AL	1	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CIN	NL	63	207	22	46	5	5	4	18	1	25	14	0.222	.253 (-12%)	.323 (-4%)	.349 (+1%)	.672 (-2%)	-71.0
1943	CIN	NL	140	493	82	142	26	7	9	49	1	85	36	0.288	.255 (+13%)	.324 (+22%)	.346 (+22%)	.671 (+22%)	2337.2
1944	CIN	NL	140	479	62	144	28	3	3	36	5	59	32	0.301	.261 (+15%)	.325 (+16%)	.357 (+9%)	.683 (+13%)	1342.0
1945	CIN	NL	108	331	32	80	17	1	5	34	11	40	37	0.242	.260 (-7%)	.328 (-1%)	.354 (-3%)	.683 (-2%)	-60.0