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 Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 -0.5 1 1 .500 6.39 9 6 0 0 0 31.0 46 31 22 1 22 12 0 2 160 76 4.43 2.194 13.4 0.3 6.4 3.5 0.55
1 Yr -0.5 1 1 .500 6.39 9 6 0 0 0 31.0 46 31 22 1 22 12 0 2 160 76 4.43 2.194 13.4 0.3 6.4 3.5 0.55
162 Game Avg -2.4 5 5 .500 6.39 41 27 0 0 0 141 209 141 100 5 100 54 0 9 725 76 4.43 2.194 13.4 0.3 6.4 3.5 0.55

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 31.0 9 6 31 9.00 6.03 -0.26 0.00 100 6.29 -9 -0.7 1.00 -0.1 -0.5 -6 .419 .496
1 Yr 31.0 9 6 31 9.00 6.03 -0.26 0.00 100 6.29 -9 -0.7 1.00 -0.1 -0.5 -6 .419 .496
162 Game Avg 141 41 27 141 9.00 6.03 -0.26 0.00 100 6.29 -42 -3.3 1.00 -0.3 -2.4 -27 .419 .496

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 31.0 0.6 7.5 13.8
1 Yr 31.0 0.6 7.5 13.8
MLB Average 0.9 9.4 8.7
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Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 13 .458 159 .417 .083 0.0 7.7 50.0 /13
1 Yr 13 .458 159 .417 .083 0.0 7.7 50.0 /13
MLB Average .321 100 .271 .090 0.9 8.7 32.0

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 SB Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 P 9 31.0 9 0 7 2 0 .778 .927 2.03 2.41 0.78 2.14 2
1943 23 NE NN2 1B 1 2.0 2 2 0 0 2 1.000 .980 9.00 10.35 2.00 9.30
1 Yr 10 33.0 11 2 7 2 2 .818 .936 2.45 2.89 0.90 2.86 2
P (1 Yr) P 9 31.0 9 0 7 2 0 .778 .927 2.03 2.41 0.78 2.14 2
1B (1 Yr) 1B 1 2.0 2 2 0 0 2 1.000 .980 9.00 10.35 2.00 9.30

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jim Elam born?

Jim Elam was born on June 6, 1920.

Where was Jim Elam born?

Jim Elam was born in Midlothian, VA.

How tall was Jim Elam?

Jim Elam was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Jim Elam weigh when playing?

Jim Elam weighed 165 lbs (74 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Jim Elam play?

Jim Elam played 1 season.

Is Jim Elam in the Hall of Fame?

Jim Elam has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Jim Elam play?

Jim Elam was a Pitcher and First Baseman.

How many strikeouts did Jim Elam have?

Jim Elam had 12 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Jim Elam played for?

Jim Elam played for 1 team, the Newark Eagles.

When did Jim Elam retire?

Jim Elam last played in 1943.

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