Herb Crompton

Herbert Bryan Crompton
(Workhorse)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.

• Debut April 26, 1937
• Final Game September 12, 1945
• Born November 7, 1911 in Taylor Ridge, IL USA
• Died August 5, 1963 in Moline, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Herb Crompton was a catcher in the majors with the Washington Senators in 1937 and the New York Yankees in 1945, batting .196 in 38 games. He is better known for his minor league career, which lasted 18 seasons. In one of his best minor league seasons, he hit .339, highest on the team, for the 1940 Savannah Indians. He also managed four years. Additionally, he played for the semipro Muscatine Red Sox. [1] The SABR biography of Cy Slapnicka indicates that Crompton was signed by Slapnicka.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1948	Charleston Rebels	South Atlantic League	87-65	1st	Atlanta Crackers	Lost in 1st round
1949	Charleston Rebels	South Atlantic League	38-54	--	Chicago White Sox	--	Replaced by Albert Fisher (30-29) on July 19
	Burlington Bees	Carolina League	26-26	4th	Charleston Rebels	League Champs	Replaced Buddy Bates (46-46) on July 22
1950	Burlington Bees	Carolina League	83-70	3rd	none	Lost League Finals
1952	Drummondville Cubs	Provincial League	57-68	5th	Washington Senators