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 Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L 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
1939 20 CAG NAL 1.0 2 2 .500 2.81 9 5 2 0 0 41.2 33 17 13 21 44 2 140 1.296 7.1 4.5 9.5 2.10
1940 21 CAG NAL 0.6 2 2 .500 3.59 9 7 2 4 0 0 47.2 40 26 19 3 23 0 36 1 0 1 207 117 3.82 1.322 7.6 0.6 4.3 6.8 1.57
2 Yrs 1.6 4 4 .500 3.22 18 12 2 6 0 0 89.1 73 43 32 3 44 0 80 3 0 1 207 126 2.04 1.310 7.4 0.3 4.4 8.1 1.82
162 Game Avg 3.7 9 9 .500 3.22 41 27 14 0 0 202 165 97 73 100 181 7 126 1.310 7.4 4.4 8.1 1.82

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1939 20 CAG NAL 41.2 9 5 17 3.67 4.68 0.00 100 4.68 5 0.7 1.00 -0.1 1.0 9 .583 .505
1940 21 CAG NAL 47.2 9 7 26 4.91 4.74 -0.13 0.00 100 4.86 0 0.3 1.00 -0.1 0.6 5 .532 .502
2 Yrs 89.1 18 12 43 4.33 4.71 -0.07 0.00 100 4.78 4 1.0 1.00 -0.2 1.6 14 .557 .503
162 Game Avg 202 41 27 97 4.33 4.71 0.00 100 4.78 10 2.3 1.00 -0.4 3.7 31 .557 .503

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Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1939 20 CAG NAL 41.2
1940 21 CAG NAL 47.2 1.4 17.4 11.1
2 Yrs 89.1 1.4
MLB Average 1.5

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  • 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lefty Bowe born?

Lefty Bowe was born on December 18, 1918.

Where was Lefty Bowe born?

Lefty Bowe was born in Amandaville, KY.

How tall was Lefty Bowe?

Lefty Bowe was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.

How much did Lefty Bowe weigh when playing?

Lefty Bowe weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Lefty Bowe play?

Lefty Bowe played 2 seasons.

Is Lefty Bowe in the Hall of Fame?

Lefty Bowe has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Lefty Bowe play?

Lefty Bowe was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Lefty Bowe have?

Lefty Bowe had 80 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Lefty Bowe played for?

Lefty Bowe played for 1 team, the Chicago American Giants.

When did Lefty Bowe retire?

Lefty Bowe last played in 1940.

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