Rupe Toppin

Born: 12/7/1941 in Panama City, Panamá, Panama

MLB Debut: 1962-07-28 | Final Game: 1962-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ruperto Toppin

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Biography

Rupe Toppin, born in 1941, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player for a short stint in 1962. His professional career spanned from July 28 to August 1 of that year, during which he participated in two games. Despite the limited opportunities, Toppin managed to secure one hit, resulting in a batting average of 1.0. His time in the majors was marked by the early 1960s, a period characterized by the transition of baseball into a more power-driven game, though Toppin himself did not contribute home runs or RBIs during his brief appearance. While Toppin's career may not have been extensive, his participation in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of the era and the challenges faced by players trying to make their mark. His story serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspired to greatness, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +288.1% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +206.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +154.2% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +178.0% 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
1962	KC1	AL	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	3	0	5	1	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 241.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1962	KC1	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	3	5	1	13.50	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	KC1	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2