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. More about data coverage
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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 20 | NE | NN2 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .188 | .235 | .313 | .548 | 47 | 5 | /1 | |||||||||
| 1941 | 22 | NE | NN2 | 22 | 63 | 58 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | .310 | .344 | .362 | .706 | 99 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | /971 | |||||
| 1942 | 23 | NE | NN2 | 25 | 102 | 94 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | .170 | .228 | .266 | .494 | 44 | 25 | 1 | 7/98 | ||||||||
| 1943 | 24 | NE | NN2 | 11 | 41 | 40 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .350 | .366 | .475 | .841 | 125 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | /9718 | ||||||
| 1944 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1945 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1947 | 28 | IC | NAL | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .286 | .429 | .714 | 90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | /1 | |||||||
| 5 Yrs | 70 | 230 | 215 | 24 | 53 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 12 | .247 | .286 | .340 | .626 | 77 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 162 | 532 | 498 | 56 | 123 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 53 | 9 | 28 | .247 | .286 | .340 | .626 | 77 | 169 | |||||||||||||
| NE (4 yrs) | 67 | 223 | 208 | 22 | 51 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 12 | .245 | .286 | .337 | .623 | 76 | 70 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| IC (1 yr) | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .286 | .429 | .714 | 90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| NN2 (4 yrs) | 67 | 223 | 208 | 22 | 51 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 12 | .245 | .286 | .337 | .623 | 76 | 70 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| NAL (1 yr) | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .286 | .429 | .714 | 90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
Advanced Batting
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Player Value--Pitching
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
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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. More about data coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Brown?
James Brown is 104 years old.
When was James Brown born?
James Brown was born on May 14, 1919.
Where was James Brown born?
James Brown was born in Scotland County, NC.
How tall is James Brown?
James Brown is 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did James Brown weigh when playing?
James Brown weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did James Brown play?
James Brown played 5 seasons.
Is James Brown in the Hall of Fame?
James Brown has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did James Brown play?
James Brown was an Outfielder and Pitcher.
How many hits did James Brown have?
James Brown had 53 hits over his career.
How many home runs did James Brown have?
James Brown had 1 home run over his career.
What was James Brown's average?
James Brown had a .247 average over his career.
How many teams has James Brown played for?
James Brown played for 2 teams; the Newark Eagles and Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns.
When did James Brown retire?
James Brown last played in 1947.
Player Value--Batting