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 | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HBP | WP | Awards | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 20 | CAG | NNL | -0.4 | 1 | 2 | .333 | 7.09 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39.1 | 41 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 1.831 | 9.4 | 7.1 | 2.3 | 0.32 | |
| 1930 | 21 | BBB | NNL | -0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 5.27 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 1.610 | 11.9 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.25 | |
| 2 Yrs | -0.5 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 6.62 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 59 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 67 | 1.774 | 10.0 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 0.31 | ||||
| 162 Game Avg | -1.5 | 6 | 6 | .500 | 6.62 | 40 | 28 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 182 | 136 | 121 | 108 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 67 | 1.774 | 10.0 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 0.31 | ||||
| CAG (1 Yr) | -0.4 | 1 | 2 | .333 | 7.09 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39.1 | 41 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 1.831 | 9.4 | 7.1 | 2.3 | 0.32 | ||||
| BBB (1 Yr) | -0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 5.27 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 1.610 | 11.9 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.25 | ||||
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | IP | G | GS | R | RA9 | RA9opp | RA9role | PPFp | RA9avg | RAA | WAA | gmLI | WAAadj | WAR | RAR | waaWL% | 162WL% | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 20 | CAG | NNL | 39.1 | 10 | 6 | 33 | 7.55 | 5.49 | 0.00 | 100 | 5.49 | -9 | -0.7 | 1.00 | -0.1 | -0.4 | -5 | .428 | .496 | |
| 1930 | 21 | BBB | NNL | 13.2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7.24 | 5.31 | 0.00 | 100 | 5.31 | -3 | -0.2 | 0.0 | -0.1 | -1 | .435 | .499 | ||
| 2 Yrs | 53.0 | 13 | 9 | 44 | 7.47 | 5.44 | 0.00 | 100 | 5.44 | -12 | -0.9 | 1.00 | -0.1 | -0.5 | -6 | .429 | .496 | ||||
| 162 Game Avg | 164 | 40 | 28 | 136 | 7.47 | 5.44 | 0.00 | 100 | 5.44 | -37 | -2.8 | 1.00 | -0.2 | -1.5 | -19 | .429 | .496 | ||||
| CAG (1 Yr) | 39.1 | 10 | 6 | 33 | 7.55 | 5.49 | 0.00 | 100 | 5.49 | -9 | -0.7 | 1.00 | -0.1 | -0.4 | -5 | .428 | .496 | ||||
| BBB (1 Yr) | 13.2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7.24 | 5.31 | 0.00 | 100 | 5.31 | -3 | -0.2 | 0.0 | -0.1 | -1 | .435 | .499 | |||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Herbert Gay born?
Herbert Gay was born on January 25, 1909.
Where was Herbert Gay born?
Herbert Gay was born in Fort Gaines, GA.
How tall was Herbert Gay?
Herbert Gay was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did Herbert Gay weigh when playing?
Herbert Gay weighed 152 lbs (68 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Herbert Gay play?
Herbert Gay played 2 seasons.
Is Herbert Gay in the Hall of Fame?
Herbert Gay has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Herbert Gay play?
Herbert Gay was a Pitcher.
How many strikeouts did Herbert Gay have?
Herbert Gay had 11 strikeouts over his career.
How many teams has Herbert Gay played for?
Herbert Gay played for 2 teams; the Chicago American Giants and Birmingham Black Barons.
When did Herbert Gay retire?
Herbert Gay last played in 1930.
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