Lip Pike
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Lipman Emanuel Pike, better known as Lip Pike, was one of the most talented and versatile players in the early days of professional baseball. Born in New York City in 1845, Pike began playing baseball in his teens and quickly established himself as a standout player, known for his powerful hitting, agile fielding, and speed on the bases. Pike played for

Lipman Emanuel Pike, better known as Lip Pike, was one of the most talented and versatile players in the early days of professional baseball. Born in New York City in 1845, Pike began playing baseball in his teens and quickly established himself as a standout player, known for his powerful hitting, agile fielding, and speed on the bases. Pike played for

Career Batting Stats

NA 1871-1887

AVG

.322

Hits

638

SB

50

OPS

.808

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A

Power

C

Speed

A

Durability

C

Range

Arm

Career Timeline

1871

Troy Haymakers (NA)

Manager

1871

Troy Haymakers (NA)

Player

1872-1873

Baltimore Canaries (NA)

Player

1874

Hartford Dark Blues (NA)

Manager

1874

Hartford Dark Blues (NA)

Player

1875-1876

St. Louis Brown Stockings (NA/NL)

Player

1877

Cincinnati Red Stockings (NL)

Manager

1877-1878

Cincinnati Red Stockings (NL)

Player

1878

Providence Grays (NL)

Player

1881

Worcester Ruby Legs (NL)

Player

1887

New York Metropolitans (AA)

Player

Personal Profile

Born May 25th, 1845

Died Oct 10th, 1893

Bats / Throws Left / Left

Height / Weight 5' 8" 158 lbs

Position 2B · CF · RF

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