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Year Age Tm Lg 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/W Awards
193023LVBNNL05.0005.015540041.1422623111402951.2829.12.43.01.27
193124LOWNNL64.6003.8610100100084.077433622919103581094.071.2628.30.23.12.00.66
2 Yrs69.4004.24151501400125.1119695924033123581043.711.2698.50.12.92.40.83
162 Game Avg.1420.4004.24343403200284 27015613459175258111043.711.2698.50.12.92.40.83

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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 Pos Awards
1930 23 LVB NNL -0.3 7 19 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .053 .053 .053 .105 -71 .049 -74 1 0 /1
1931 24 LOW NNL -0.2 17 39 36 4 5 2 0 0 2 0 2 .139 .184 .194 .379 6 .186 4 7 0 1 1/3
2 Yrs -0.5 24 58 55 4 6 2 0 0 2 0 2 .109 .140 .145 .286 -21 .141 -22 8 0 1 1/3
162 Game Avg -3.4 162 391 371 27 41 13 0 0 13 0 13 .109 .140 .145 .286 -21 .141 -22 54 0

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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lefty Capers born?

Lefty Capers was born on October 10, 1906.

Where was Lefty Capers born?

Lefty Capers was born in Savannah, GA.

How tall was Lefty Capers?

Lefty Capers was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did Lefty Capers weigh when playing?

Lefty Capers weighed 189 lbs (85 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Lefty Capers play?

Lefty Capers played 2 seasons.

Is Lefty Capers in the Hall of Fame?

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

What position did Lefty Capers play?

Lefty Capers was a Pitcher and First Baseman.

How many strikeouts did Lefty Capers have?

Lefty Capers had 33 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Lefty Capers played for?

Lefty Capers played for 2 teams; the Louisville Black Caps and Louisville White Sox.

When did Lefty Capers retire?

Lefty Capers last played in 1931.

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