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 SH SF Pos Awards
1943 28 CAG NAL 0.4 2 9 9 3 6 2 0 1 3 0 0 .667 .667 1.222 1.889 479 .873 425 11 0 0 0 /46
1 Yr 0.4 2 9 9 3 6 2 0 1 3 0 0 .667 .667 1.222 1.889 479 .873 425 11 0 0 0 /46
162 Game Avg 29.2 162 729 729 243 486 162 0 81 243 0 0 .667 .667 1.222 1.889 479 .873 425 891 0 0 0

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
1943 28 CAG NAL 9 4 0 0 0 0 4 0.3 0 4 0.4 .663 .502 0.4 0.0 4 /46
1 Yr 9 4 0 0 0 0 4 0.3 0 4 0.4 .663 .502 0.4 0.0 4 /46
162 Game Avg 729 297 0 0 8 9 316 26.7 21 332 29.2 .663 .502 28.4 1.6 329

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1943 28 CAG NAL 9 .873 425 .625 .556 11.1 0.0 40.0 /46
1 Yr 9 .873 425 .625 .556 11.1 0.0 40.0 /46
MLB Average .321 100 .271 .090 0.9 8.7 32.0
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Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG Awards
1943 28 CAG NAL 2B 1 9.0 5 2 3 0 0 1.000 .940 5.00 5.30 5.00 2.40
1943 28 CAG NAL SS 1 8.0 6 2 3 1 0 .833 .918 5.63 4.95 5.00 2.30
1 Yr 2 17.0 11 4 6 1 0 .909 .928 5.29 5.14 5.00 2.35
2B (1 Yr) 2B 1 9.0 5 2 3 0 0 1.000 .940 5.00 5.30 5.00 2.40
SS (1 Yr) SS 1 8.0 6 2 3 1 0 .833 .918 5.63 4.95 5.00 2.30

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Herbert Buster born?

Herbert Buster was born on November 26, 1914.

Where was Herbert Buster born?

Herbert Buster was born in New Orleans, LA.

How many seasons did Herbert Buster play?

Herbert Buster played 1 season.

Is Herbert Buster in the Hall of Fame?

Herbert Buster has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Herbert Buster play?

Herbert Buster was a Second Baseman and Shortstop.

How many hits did Herbert Buster have?

Herbert Buster had 6 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Herbert Buster have?

Herbert Buster had 1 home run over his career.

What was Herbert Buster's average?

Herbert Buster had a .667 average over his career.

How many teams has Herbert Buster played for?

Herbert Buster played for 1 team, the Chicago American Giants.

When did Herbert Buster retire?

Herbert Buster last played in 1943.

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