Herb Hippauf
| Herb Hippauf | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 9, 1939 New York City | |
| Died: July 17, 1995 (aged 56) Santa Clara, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 27, 1966, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 3, 1966, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 13.50 |
| Innings pitched | 2+2⁄3 |
| Teams | |
Herbert August Hippauf (May 9, 1939 – July 17, 1995)[1] was an American professional baseball player and scout. A native of New York City, Hippauf the player was a left-handed pitcher who stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and weighed 180 pounds (82 kg). His seven-year pro career (1960–1966) was highlighted by a brief, three-game trial with the 1966 Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball.
Hippauf spent his entire playing career in the Braves' organization, signing with them while they were still based in
Hippauf remained in baseball for many years, however, as a scout based in Sunnyvale, California, for the Braves, Houston Astros, Montreal Expos and Colorado Rockies. He was a national cross-checker for the Rockies when he died from cancer at age 56 in 1995. The Herb Hippauf Scouting Award, given in his memory, goes annually to the "individual who exemplifies loyalty, dedication, honesty, and is committed to doing what is in the best interest of the Colorado Rockies."[3]
External links
- Career statistics and player information from ESPN, or Baseball Reference
- Herb Hippauf at the SABR Baseball Biography Project , by Gregory H. Wolf, Retrieved April 3, 2019.
References
- Macmillan Publishing Company. p. 2069.
- ^ 1966-4-27 box score from Retrosheet
- ^ mlb.com