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)

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Standard Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1940 20 BBB NAL 0.1 0 0 3.60 1 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 5 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 20 124 3.20 1.200 9.0 0.0 1.8 1.8 1.00
1 Yr 0.1 0 0 3.60 1 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 5 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 20 124 3.20 1.200 9.0 0.0 1.8 1.8 1.00
162 Game Avg 4.8 0 0 3.60 34 34 0 0 0 0 170 170 68 68 0 34 0 34 0 0 0 680 124 3.20 1.200 9.0 0.0 1.8 1.8 1.00

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1940 20 BBB NAL 5.0 1 1 2 3.60 4.66 -0.32 0.00 100 4.98 1 0.1 0.0 0.1 1 .612 .501
1 Yr 5.0 1 1 2 3.60 4.66 -0.32 0.00 100 4.98 1 0.1 0.0 0.1 1 .612 .501
162 Game Avg 170 34 34 68 3.60 4.66 -0.32 0.00 100 4.98 26 3.7 -0.3 4.8 44 .612 .501

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1940 20 BBB NAL 5.0 0.0 5.0 5.0
1 Yr 5.0 0.0 5.0 5.0
MLB Average 1.5 9.9 8.7
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Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1940 20 BBB NAL 2 .973 469 1.000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
1 Yr 2 .973 469 1.000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
MLB Average .331 100 .280 .121 1.5 8.7 34.4

Standard Fielding

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Standard Range Factor
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG SB Awards
1940 20 BBB NAL P 1 1 5.0 2 0 2 0 0 1.000 .935 3.60 2.88 2.00 1.60 0
1 Yr 1 1 5.0 2 0 2 0 0 1.000 .935 3.60 2.88 2.00 1.60 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam Barber born?

Sam Barber was born on September 17, 1919.

Where was Sam Barber born?

Sam Barber was born in Birmingham, AL.

How tall was Sam Barber?

Sam Barber was 6-4 (193 cm) tall.

How much did Sam Barber weigh when playing?

Sam Barber weighed 169 lbs (76 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Sam Barber play?

Sam Barber played 1 season.

Is Sam Barber in the Hall of Fame?

Sam Barber has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Sam Barber play?

Sam Barber was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Sam Barber have?

Sam Barber had 1 strikeout over his career.

How many teams has Sam Barber played for?

Sam Barber played for 1 team, the Birmingham Black Barons.

When did Sam Barber retire?

Sam Barber last played in 1940.

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