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)
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | WAR | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | TB | HBP | SH | Pos | Awards | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 25 | LOW | NNL | -0.4 | 28 | 107 | 94 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | .223 | .305 | .287 | .592 | 66 | .291 | 69 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 6/54 | |
| 1 Yr | -0.4 | 28 | 107 | 94 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | .223 | .305 | .287 | .592 | 66 | .291 | 69 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 6/54 | ||||
| 162 Game Avg | -2.1 | 162 | 619 | 544 | 64 | 122 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 12 | 64 | .223 | .305 | .287 | .592 | 66 | .291 | 69 | 156 | 0 | 12 | |||||
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | PA | Rbat | Rbaser | Rdp | Rfield | Rpos | RAA | WAA | Rrep | RAR | WAR | waaWL% | 162WL% | oWAR | dWAR | oRAR | Pos | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 25 | LOW | NNL | 107 | -4 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 1 | -8 | -0.7 | 4 | -4 | -0.4 | .475 | .496 | 0.1 | -0.3 | 0 | 6/54 | |
| 1 Yr | 107 | -4 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 1 | -8 | -0.7 | 4 | -4 | -0.4 | .475 | .496 | 0.1 | -0.3 | 0 | 6/54 | ||||
| 162 Game Avg | 619 | -26 | -1 | 0 | -25 | 7 | -45 | -4.1 | 21 | -24 | -2.1 | .475 | .496 | 0.3 | -1.7 | 2 | |||||
Appearances
| Standard | Range Factor | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Age | Team | Lg | Pos | G | GS | Inn | Ch | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | lgFld% | RF/9 | lgRF9 | RF/G | lgRFG | Awards |
| 1931 | 25 | LOW | NNL | SS | 11 | 11 | 93.0 | 62 | 28 | 32 | 2 | 5 | .968 | .932 | 5.81 | 5.42 | 5.45 | 3.61 | |
| 1931 | 25 | LOW | NNL | 3B | 9 | 9 | 66.0 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .923 | 2.86 | 2.93 | 2.33 | 1.96 | |
| 1931 | 25 | LOW | NNL | 2B | 8 | 8 | 67.0 | 28 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 1 | .929 | .931 | 3.49 | 5.24 | 3.25 | 3.49 | |
| 1 Yr | 28 | 28 | 226.0 | 111 | 45 | 62 | 4 | 6 | .964 | .930 | 4.26 | 4.64 | 3.82 | 3.04 | |||||
| SS (1 Yr) | SS | 11 | 11 | 93.0 | 62 | 28 | 32 | 2 | 5 | .968 | .932 | 5.81 | 5.42 | 5.45 | 3.61 | ||||
| 3B (1 Yr) | 3B | 9 | 9 | 66.0 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .923 | 2.86 | 2.93 | 2.33 | 1.96 | ||||
| 2B (1 Yr) | 2B | 8 | 8 | 67.0 | 28 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 1 | .929 | .931 | 3.49 | 5.24 | 3.25 | 3.49 | ||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe Cates born?
Joe Cates was born on August 3, 1905.
Where was Joe Cates born?
Joe Cates was born in Madisonville, KY.
How tall was Joe Cates?
Joe Cates was 5-8 (173 cm) tall.
How much did Joe Cates weigh when playing?
Joe Cates weighed 151 lbs (68 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Joe Cates play?
Joe Cates played 1 season.
Is Joe Cates in the Hall of Fame?
Joe Cates has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Joe Cates play?
Joe Cates was a Shortstop, Third Baseman and Second Baseman.
How many hits did Joe Cates have?
Joe Cates had 21 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Joe Cates have?
Joe Cates had 1 home run over his career.
What was Joe Cates' average?
Joe Cates had a .223 average over his career.
How many teams has Joe Cates played for?
Joe Cates played for 1 team, the Louisville White Sox.
When did Joe Cates retire?
Joe Cates last played in 1931.
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