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Name Team Age
Lou Tipton Retired (2002, Age 36) Died (2041, Age 75)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 9
(1984)
1B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mike Piazza League 0 12 years (104 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B+ A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+ A- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 4/20/1966
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 1
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (---)
D+ (25.2 %) (0.1 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1994NLAll Star Starter (RF)
1996NLAll Star Reserve (1B)
1998NLGold Glove (1B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2002-11-01Lou Tipton has retired from the Cincinnati Reds
1996-04-26Lou Tipton of the Cincinnati Reds is injured and is expected to be out 22 days.
1993-07-20Lou Tipton of the Cincinnati Reds is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1990-08-30Lou Tipton of the Cincinnati Reds is injured and is expected to be out 5 days.
1990-05-05The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Lou Tipton to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Lum Krug to the major league team. The Cincinnati Reds have designated Bert Erickson for assignment.
1981-06-15Trade #1122398 has been completed between the Boston Sand Cats and the Brooklyn SweatHogs. The Brooklyn SweatHogs receive Draft Pick 1984 Round 1 BOS (Lou Tipton), Draft Pick 1982 Round 3 BOS (Bruce Decker), Draft Pick 1982 Round 1 BOS (Leon Stearnes) from the Boston Sand Cats in exchange for Barry Koosman. Protest This Trade.