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Standard Pitching
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF | Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 23 | LVB | NNL | 0 | 5 | .000 | 5.01 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41.1 | 42 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 1.282 | 9.1 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 1.27 | ||||||||
| 1931 | 24 | LOW | NNL | 6 | 4 | .600 | 3.86 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 77 | 43 | 36 | 2 | 29 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 358 | 109 | 4.07 | 1.262 | 8.3 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0.66 | |||
| 2 Yrs | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.24 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 125.1 | 119 | 69 | 59 | 2 | 40 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 358 | 104 | 3.71 | 1.269 | 8.5 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.83 | ||||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 14 | 20 | .400 | 4.24 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 284 | 270 | 156 | 134 | 5 | 91 | 75 | 2 | 5 | 811 | 104 | 3.71 | 1.269 | 8.5 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.83 | ||||||
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| Season | Age | Team | Lg | WAR | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | 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 | ||||||
Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Advanced Batting
Appearances
| 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 | WP | SB | Awards |
| 1930 | 23 | LVB | NNL | P | 5 | 5 | 0.00 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 1931 | 24 | LOW | NNL | P | 10 | 10 | 84.0 | 22 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 1 | .909 | .950 | 2.14 | 2.90 | 2.00 | 1.93 | 0 | 7 | |
| 1931 | 24 | LOW | NNL | 1B | 3 | 0 | 11.2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | .983 | 6.17 | 10.65 | 2.67 | 7.07 | |||
| 2 Yrs | 18 | 15 | 95.2 | 30 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 2 | .933 | .959 | 2.63 | 3.85 | 1.56 | 2.25 | 2 | 7 | |||||
| P (2 Yrs) | P | 15 | 15 | 84.0 | 22 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 1 | .909 | .950 | 2.14 | 2.90 | 1.33 | 1.29 | 2 | 7 | ||||
| 1B (1 Yr) | 1B | 3 | 0 | 11.2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | .983 | 6.17 | 10.65 | 2.67 | 7.07 | ||||||
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 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.
Player Value--Pitching