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 BB SO HBP WP ERA+ WHIP H9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB 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

Value Pitching

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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

Advanced Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP Awards
1929 20 CAG NNL 39.1
1930 21 BBB NNL 13.2
2 Yrs 53.0
MLB Average
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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
1929 20 CAG NNL 11 .068 -80 .000 .000 0.0 9.1 0.0 /1
1930 21 BBB NNL 5 .338 97 .250 .000 0.0 20.0 0.0 /1
2 Yrs 16 .152 -23 .071 .000 0.0 12.5 0.0 1
MLB Average .351 100 .299 .130 1.5 8.2 37.9

Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS RF/G WP Awards
1929 20 CAG NNL P 9 5 0.00 1
1930 21 BBB NNL P 3 3 0.00 0
2 Yrs 12 8 0.00 1

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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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