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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 25 | CT | NAL | 35 | 145 | 131 | 25 | 46 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 9 | .351 | .401 | .573 | .974 | 166 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 0 | *6/95 | AS | |||||
| 1938 | 26 | CAG | NAL | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .750 | .800 | 1.000 | 1.800 | 415 | 4 | 0 | 0 | /8 | |||||||
| 1940 | 28 | HG | NN2 | 54 | 228 | 203 | 42 | 68 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 45 | 3 | 21 | .335 | .400 | .517 | .917 | 137 | 105 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | *587/469 | AS | ||||
| 1941 | 29 | HG | NN2 | 52 | 219 | 197 | 48 | 62 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 8 | 16 | .315 | .372 | .503 | .875 | 145 | 99 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 54/9786 | |||||
| 1942 | 30 | HG | NN2 | 50 | 208 | 186 | 31 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 17 | .242 | .305 | .366 | .671 | 96 | 68 | 5 | *5/9876 | ||||||||
| 1943 | 31 | HG | NN2 | 63 | 268 | 247 | 47 | 87 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 53 | 8 | 17 | .352 | .394 | .502 | .896 | 140 | 124 | 0 | 4 | 0 | *45/9 | AS | |||||
| 1944 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1945 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1946 | 34 | HG | NN2 | 35 | 148 | 140 | 21 | 39 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 8 | .279 | .318 | .393 | .710 | 97 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5/6 | AS,AS | |||||
| 7 Yrs | 290 | 1221 | 1108 | 215 | 350 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 212 | 23 | 89 | .316 | .369 | .478 | .848 | 132 | 530 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 162 | 682 | 619 | 120 | 196 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 118 | 13 | 50 | .316 | .369 | .478 | .848 | 132 | 296 | 11 | ||||||||||||
| HG (5 yrs) | 254 | 1071 | 973 | 189 | 301 | 48 | 27 | 16 | 181 | 22 | 79 | .309 | .363 | .464 | .827 | 127 | 451 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||
| CAG (1 yr) | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .750 | .800 | 1.000 | 1.800 | 415 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| CT (1 yr) | 35 | 145 | 131 | 25 | 46 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 9 | .351 | .401 | .573 | .974 | 166 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
| NN2 (5 yrs) | 254 | 1071 | 973 | 189 | 301 | 48 | 27 | 16 | 181 | 22 | 79 | .309 | .363 | .464 | .827 | 127 | 451 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||
| NAL (2 yrs) | 36 | 150 | 135 | 26 | 49 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 10 | .363 | .415 | .585 | 1.000 | 174 | 79 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
Advanced Batting
Sabermetric Batting
Postseason Batting
All-Star Batting
Ratio Batting *
Cumulative Batting
Neutralized Batting
* - Disclaimer & Completeness Note
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
When was Howard Easterling born?
Howard Easterling was born on November 26, 1911.
Where was Howard Easterling born?
Howard Easterling was born in Mount Olive, MS.
How tall was Howard Easterling?
Howard Easterling was 5-9 (175 cm) tall.
How much did Howard Easterling weigh when playing?
Howard Easterling weighed 179 lbs (81 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Howard Easterling play?
Howard Easterling played 7 seasons.
Is Howard Easterling in the Hall of Fame?
Howard Easterling has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Howard Easterling play?
Howard Easterling was a Third Baseman, Second Baseman and Outfielder.
How many hits did Howard Easterling have?
Howard Easterling had 350 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Howard Easterling have?
Howard Easterling had 17 home runs over his career.
What was Howard Easterling's average?
Howard Easterling had a .316 average over his career.
How many teams has Howard Easterling played for?
Howard Easterling played for 3 teams; the Cincinnati Tigers, Chicago American Giants and Homestead Grays.
How many World Series has Howard Easterling won?
Howard Easterling won 1 World Series.
When did Howard Easterling retire?
Howard Easterling last played in 1946.
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