Negro League player stats include league games, interleague games (against major Negro League competition), and games against select top-level independent Black Baseball teams. Player stats do not include the extensive amount of exhibitions and barnstorming games Negro League teams often played. Negro League data is not complete. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)
Standard Batting
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | TB | GDP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB | Pos | Awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 24 | NBY | NN2 | 31 | 119 | 102 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 16 | .206 | .319 | .255 | .574 | 55 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | *6/5 | |||||
| 1944 | 25 | NBY | NN2 | 15 | 54 | 47 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .234 | .321 | .277 | .597 | 60 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 6/2 | ||||||
| 1945 | 26 | NBY | NN2 | 25 | 94 | 83 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | .205 | .283 | .265 | .548 | 53 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | /576892 | |||||
| 1946 | 27 | NBY | NN2 | 31 | 95 | 85 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | .165 | .228 | .165 | .393 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2/875496 | |||||
| 1947 | 28 | NBY | NN2 | 29 | 97 | 86 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | .186 | .255 | .244 | .500 | 36 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 8/27961 | ||||||
| 1948 | 29 | NBY | NN2 | 20 | 61 | 56 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .214 | .254 | .250 | .504 | 46 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2/67 | ||||||
| 6 Yrs | 151 | 520 | 459 | 54 | 91 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 9 | 47 | .198 | .277 | .240 | .517 | 43 | 110 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 162 | 558 | 492 | 58 | 98 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 10 | 50 | .198 | .277 | .240 | .517 | 43 | 118 | 3 | 12 | ||||||||||
Advanced Batting
Compare Rufus Baker to
Standard Pitching
Player Value--Pitching
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Standard Fielding
Appearances
Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Hall of Fame Statistics
- Negro League data is not complete. Measures may unfairly penalize players with fewer league games scheduled. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)
Transactions
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rufus Baker born?
Rufus Baker was born on September 20, 1918.
Where was Rufus Baker born?
Rufus Baker was born in Bridgeport, CT.
How tall was Rufus Baker?
Rufus Baker was 5-7 (170 cm) tall.
How much did Rufus Baker weigh when playing?
Rufus Baker weighed 152 lbs (68 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Rufus Baker play?
Rufus Baker played 6 seasons.
Is Rufus Baker in the Hall of Fame?
Rufus Baker has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Rufus Baker play?
Rufus Baker was a Shortstop, Outfielder and Catcher.
How many hits did Rufus Baker have?
Rufus Baker had 91 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Rufus Baker have?
Rufus Baker had 0 home runs over his career.
What was Rufus Baker's average?
Rufus Baker had a .198 average over his career.
How many teams has Rufus Baker played for?
Rufus Baker played for 1 team, the New York Black Yankees.
When did Rufus Baker retire?
Rufus Baker last played in 1948.
Player Value--Batting