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 Batting

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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP Pos Awards
1924 27 2TM 2LG -0.4 11 28 28 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .107 .107 .107 .214 -39 .100 -36 3 0 2
1924 27 HBG ECL -0.3 10 26 26 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .115 .115 .115 .231 -35 .108 -31 3 2
1924 27 BBB NNL 0.0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 -100 .000 -104 0 0 /2
1 Yr -0.4 11 28 28 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .107 .107 .107 .214 -39 .100 -36 3 0 2
162 Game Avg -5.6 162 412 412 59 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 .107 .107 .107 .214 -39 .100 -36 44
HBG (1 Yr) -0.3 10 26 26 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .115 .115 .115 .231 -35 .108 -31 3 2
BBB (1 Yr) 0.0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 -100 .000 -104 0 0 /2
ECL (1 Yr) -0.3 10 26 26 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .115 .115 .115 .231 -35 .108 -31 3 2
NNL (1 Yr) 0.0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 -100 .000 -104 0 0 /2

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1924 27 2TM 2LG 28 -5 0 0 0 0 -5 -0.5 1 -4 -0.4 .457 .498 -0.4 0.0 -4 2
1924 27 HBG ECL 26 -5 0 0 0 0 -4 -0.4 1 -4 -0.3 .458 .497 -0.3 0.0 -4 2
1924 27 BBB NNL 2 -1 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1 0 -1 0.0 .449 .500 0.0 0.0 -1 /2
1 Yr 28 -5 0 0 0 0 -5 -0.5 1 -4 -0.4 .457 .498 -0.4 0.0 -4 2
162 Game Avg 412 -77 0 0 0 4 -74 -6.9 14 -59 -5.6 .457 .498 -5.6 0.3 -59
HBG (1 Yr) 26 -5 0 0 0 0 -4 -0.4 1 -4 -0.3 .458 .497 -0.3 0.0 -4 2
BBB (1 Yr) 2 -1 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1 0 -1 0.0 .449 .500 0.0 0.0 -1 /2
ECL (1 Yr) 26 -5 0 0 0 0 -4 -0.4 1 -4 -0.3 .458 .497 -0.3 0.0 -4 2
NNL (1 Yr) 2 -1 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1 0 -1 0.0 .449 .500 0.0 0.0 -1 /2

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1924 27 2TM 2LG 28 .100 -36 .107 .000 0.0 0.0 133.3 2
1924 27 HBG ECL 26 .108 -31 .115 .000 0.0 0.0 133.3 2
1924 27 BBB NNL 2 .000 -104 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /2
1 Yr 28 .100 -36 .107 .000 0.0 0.0 133.3 2
MLB Average .342 100 .292 .105 0.9 7.7 36.4
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Appearances

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Standard Range Factor Baserunners
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG PB SB Awards
1924 27 2TM 2LG C 11 0 4.0 3 2 0 1 0 .667 .963 4.50 6.30 0.18 0.50 0 2
1924 27 HBG ECL C 10 0.00
1924 27 BBB NNL C 1 0 4.0 3 2 0 1 0 .667 .963 4.50 6.30 2.00 5.50 0 2
1 Yr 11 0 4.0 3 2 0 1 0 .667 .963 4.50 6.30 0.18 0.50 0 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rufus Battle born?

Rufus Battle was born on November 7, 1896.

Where was Rufus Battle born?

Rufus Battle was born in Arkadelphia, AR.

How tall was Rufus Battle?

Rufus Battle was 5-7 (170 cm) tall.

How much did Rufus Battle weigh when playing?

Rufus Battle weighed 133 lbs (60 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Rufus Battle play?

Rufus Battle played 1 season.

Is Rufus Battle in the Hall of Fame?

Rufus Battle has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Rufus Battle play?

Rufus Battle was a Catcher.

How many hits did Rufus Battle have?

Rufus Battle had 3 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Rufus Battle have?

Rufus Battle had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Rufus Battle's average?

Rufus Battle had a .107 average over his career.

How many teams has Rufus Battle played for?

Rufus Battle played for 2 teams; the Birmingham Black Barons and Harrisburg Giants.

When did Rufus Battle retire?

Rufus Battle last played in 1924.

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