Dixie Upright, baseball player, 1953-1953

Dixie Upright

Born: 5/30/1926 in Kannapolis, NC, USA

Died: 11/13/1986 in Concord, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-18 | Final Game: 1953-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: R T Upright

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Biography

Dixie Upright was a professional baseball player born in 1926, whose Major League Baseball career spanned a brief period in 1953. Upright played as a position player, appearing in a total of 9 games for the team. During his time on the field, he recorded 2 hits, including 1 home run, and finished with a batting average of .25. He also contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts, although he did not register any stolen bases. Despite the brevity of his career, which lasted from April 18 to May 10 in 1953, Upright's journey reflects the challenges and competitiveness of the era. The early 1950s were marked by a transition in baseball as the sport began to integrate and evolve post-World War II, with many players facing the pressure of establishing themselves in a rapidly changing landscape. While Upright's career was short-lived, his participation in Major League Baseball during this pivotal time remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 8 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0.250 0.333 0.625 0.958 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .625 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +57.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.958 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — +30.7% 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
1953 SLA AL 9 8 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games