Mike Kripner
Michael Scott Kripner
Born: September 2, 1957
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185
Career: 1978-1982
Mike Kripner compiled a career batting average of .223 with 11 home runs and 129 RBI in his 374-game career with the Eugene Emeralds, Greensboro Hornets, Cedar Rapids Reds, Tampa Tarpons and Waterbury Reds. He began playing during the 1978 season and last took the field during the 1982 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Short Season A | NORW | Eugene Emeralds | 46 | 160 | 126 | 21 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 48 | .198 | .362 | .357 | .720 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1979 | A | SALL3 | Greensboro Hornets | 80 | 264 | 214 | 25 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 40 | 73 | .229 | .369 | .304 | .673 | 65 | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1980 | A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Reds | 52 | 201 | 170 | 22 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 44 | .259 | .350 | .318 | .668 | 54 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 1981 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | 106 | 382 | 328 | 37 | 74 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 92 | .226 | .317 | .314 | .631 | 103 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| 1982 | AA | EL | Waterbury Reds | 90 | 299 | 251 | 30 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 42 | 63 | .203 | .316 | .267 | .583 | 67 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| Totals | 374 | 1306 | 1089 | 135 | 243 | 42 | 8 | 11 | 129 | 21 | 14 | 176 | 320 | .223 | .338 | .307 | .645 | 334 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Short Season A | NORW | Eugene Emeralds | C | 37 | 242 | 41 | 6 | 0 | .979 | 7.649 | 18 | |||
| 1979 | A | SALL3 | Greensboro Hornets | C | 60 | 449 | 49 | 14 | 9 | .973 | 8.300 | 12 | |||
| 1980 | A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Reds | C | 49 | 286 | 34 | 7 | 3 | .979 | 6.531 | 12 | |||
| 1981 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | C | 96 | 580 | 44 | 9 | 2 | .986 | 6.500 | 12 | |||
| 1982 | AA | EL | Waterbury Reds | C | 68 | 407 | 49 | 7 | 6 | .985 | 6.706 | 12 | |||
| 1982 | AA | EL | Waterbury Reds | 3B | 13 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 3 | .871 | 2.077 | ||||
| 1982 | AA | EL | Waterbury Reds | 1B | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 5.000 | ||||
| Totals | 324 | 1978 | 235 | 47 | 23 | .979 | 6.830 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Short Season A | Northwest League | Eugene Emeralds | CIN | ||
| 1979 | A | Western Carolinas League | Greensboro Hornets | CIN | ||
| 1980 | A | Midwest League | Cedar Rapids Reds | CIN | ||
| 1981 | A | Florida State League | Tampa Tarpons | CIN | ||
| 1982 | AA | Eastern League | Waterbury Reds | CIN |
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