Joe Tipton

Born: 2/18/1922 in McCaysville, GA, USA

Died: 3/1/1994 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-05-02 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joe Hicks Tipton

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Biography

Joe Tipton was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played as a position player from 1948 until his retirement in 1954. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 417 games, showcasing his abilities primarily in the outfield and infield positions. Tipton compiled a total of 264 hits, contributing to a batting average of .236. His offensive contributions included 29 home runs and 125 runs batted in (RBIs), along with a modest tally of 3 stolen bases. Tipton's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the integration of players and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a solid contributor on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the early post-war era. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball embodies the perseverance and dedication that characterized many players of his time, earning him a place in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
417	1117	116	264	36	5	29	125	3	186	142	0.236	0.351	0.355	0.706	-60.5

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.724 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
1948	CLE	AL	47	90	11	26	3	0	1	13	0	4	10	0.289	.263 (+10%)	.340 (-2%)	.379 (-6%)	.719 (-4%)	-66.0
1949	CHW	AL	67	191	20	39	5	3	3	19	1	27	17	0.204	.262 (-22%)	.343 (-11%)	.384 (-20%)	.727 (-16%)	-536.5
1950	PHA	AL	64	184	15	49	5	1	6	20	0	19	16	0.266	.265 (avg)	.346 (-3%)	.401 (avg)	.747 (-1%)	-58.1
1951	PHA	AL	72	213	23	51	9	0	3	20	1	51	25	0.239	.260 (-8%)	.336 (+16%)	.385 (-16%)	.721 (-1%)	174.2
1952	PHA	AL	23	68	6	13	4	0	3	8	0	15	10	0.191	.252 (-24%)	.326 (+3%)	.369 (+3%)	.696 (+3%)	63.4
1952	CLE	AL	43	105	15	26	2	0	6	22	1	21	21	0.248	.252 (-2%)	.326 (+17%)	.369 (+19%)	.696 (+18%)	63.4
1953	CLE	AL	47	109	17	25	2	0	6	13	0	19	13	0.229	.264 (-13%)	.335 (+7%)	.397 (+4%)	.733 (+5%)	158.5
1954	WSN	AL	54	157	9	35	6	1	1	10	0	30	30	0.223	.261 (-15%)	.333 (+6%)	.390 (-25%)	.723 (-11%)	-187.5