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El Tappe

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1954-1962 (1954-1962)
Proper Name
Elvin Walter Tappe
Positions
C (142)
Positions
C
Height / Weight
5-11 / 180
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
May 21,1927
Death Date
October 10,1998   Age:  71.142
High School
Quincy (Quincy,IL)
MLB Debut
April 24,1954
MLBAM ID
123092
Retrosheet#
tappe101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career30421630170.207.522

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1954Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN5527C461195223004001090210225132319.185.246.210.456.109.025.1987.586.820.900.00
1956Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN5529C310000000010000000200.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.000.000.000.00
1958Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN1031C172826000400310102263206.214.290.214.504.107.000.2229.383.130.330.00
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN233C51103112470030111121601231121717.233.313.301.614.165.068.2649.099.921.090.00
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN5235C265331100060043210021160011.208.288.208.496.075.000.2206.675.000.750.00
1954MLBTotal--CHN------461195223004001090210225132319.185.246.210.456.109.025.1987.586.820.90NL1954
1956MLBTotal--CHN------310000000010000000200.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00050.000.000.00NL1956
1958MLBTotal--CHN------172826000400310102263206.214.290.214.505.107.000.2229.383.130.33NL1958
1960MLBTotal--CHN------51103112470030111121601231121717.233.313.301.614.165.068.2649.099.921.09NL1960
1962MLBTotal--CHN------265331100060043210021160011.208.288.208.496.075.000.2206.675.000.75NL1962
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB1433042163100017012925310138733471053.207.282.240.522.125.033.2258.367.200.86
Tot:NL (5 yrs)NL1433042163100017012925310138733471053.207.282.240.522.125.033.2258.367.200.86

Fielding Statistics

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1954Chicago CubsNLMLB27C46-331.0185223221020700.9864.50.635.6729.9100.03
1955Chicago CubsNLMLB28C2-4.0310044001.0002.01.009.001.30.05
1956Chicago CubsNLMLB29C3-5.1400044001.0001.30.787.021.9100.04
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1954Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2764907-46Stan Hackdnq
1956Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2960948-3Stan Hackdnq
1958Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3172826-17Bob Scheffingdnq
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3360947-51Lou Boudreau, Charlie Grimmdnq
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN35591039-26Charlie Metro, Lou Klein, El Tappednq
5 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1959Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNThird Base Coach7480.481613.0dnq
1960Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNFirst Base Coach6094.390735.0dnq
1961Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNManager6490.416729.0dnq
1962Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNManager59103.364942.5dnq
1963Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout8280.506717.0dnq
1964Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout7686.469817.0dnq
1965Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout7290.444825.0dnq
1966Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout59103.3641036.0dnq
1967Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout8774.540314.0dnq
1968Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout8478.519313.0dnq
1969Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout9270.56828.0dnq
1970Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout8478.51925.0dnq
1971Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout8379.512414.0dnq
1972Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout8570.548211.0dnq
1973Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout7784.47855.0dnq
1974Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout6696.407622.0dnq
1975Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNScout7587.463617.5dnq
17 record(s)

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1961-01-01Signed contract with CubsChicago CubsNoHist
1960-10-10Released by CubsNoHist
1951-12-03Selected from New York Yankees by Chicago Cubs in Minor League DraftChicago CubsNoHist
1950-01-01Signed as undrafted free agent (Illinois HS)New York YankeesNoHist
4 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
45
Power
18
Contact
91
XBH
23
RBIs
39
Runs
17
Hitting
36
Durability
18
Team
.405

[Career Highlights]

[1954]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1956]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1958]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1959]  Third Base Coach for Chicago Cubs
[1960]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... First Base Coach for Chicago Cubs
[1961]  Manager for Chicago Cubs
[1962]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Manager for Chicago Cubs
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