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Standard Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1941 27 BBB NAL -1.2 0 6 .000 5.96 10 7 3 1 0 0 48.1 58 41 32 1 20 0 27 2 0 1 225 60 3.30 1.614 10.8 0.2 3.7 5.0 1.35
1942 28 BBB NAL 0.1 2 3 .400 3.99 12 4 0 0 1 38.1 51 23 17 14 21 0 1 98 1.696 12.0 3.3 4.9 1.50 AS
1943 29 BBB NAL 0.4 2 7 .222 3.75 12 10 7 0 0 74.1 70 37 31 1 15 62 1 0 305 102 1.81 1.143 8.5 0.1 1.8 7.5 4.13
1944 30 BBB NAL -0.1 2 6 .250 3.73 11 8 2 5 1 1 62.2 57 30 26 0 19 0 34 3 0 0 266 92 2.65 1.213 8.2 0.0 2.7 4.9 1.79
1945 31 BBB NAL 0.6 1 2 .333 3.41 5 4 1 1 1 0 29.0 25 13 11 0 9 0 12 1 0 0 123 121 2.91 1.172 7.8 0.0 2.8 3.7 1.33
1946 32 BBB NAL -0.3 0 2 .000 10.00 2 2 0 1 0 0 9.0 13 10 10 0 3 0 8 1 0 0 43 43 2.14 1.778 13.0 0.0 3.0 8.0 2.67
6 Yrs -0.5 7 26 .212 4.37 52 35 6 15 2 2 261.2 274 154 127 2 80 0 164 8 0 2 962 86 2.15 1.353 9.4 0.1 2.8 5.6 2.05
162 Game Avg -0.4 5 20 .212 4.37 41 27 12 2 2 204 214 120 99 63 128 6 2 86 1.353 9.4 2.8 5.6 2.05
Standard Pitching Table
Season Age Team Lg W L ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP WP BF WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1943 29 BBB WS 0 0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 14 0.900 5.4 0.0 2.7 5.4 2.00
1 Yr 0 0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 14 0.900 5.4 0.0 2.7 5.4 2.00
162 Game Avg 0 0 0.00 68 0 0 0 0 0 211 136 0 0 0 68 0 136 0 0 952 0.900 5.4 0.0 2.7 5.4 2.00

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
1941 27 BBB NAL 48.1 10 7 41 7.63 4.47 0.12 0.00 100 4.35 -18 -1.4 1.00 -0.2 -1.2 -13 .356 .491
1942 28 BBB NAL 38.1 12 4 23 5.40 4.36 0.00 100 4.36 -4 -0.2 1.00 -0.1 0.1 -1 .486 .499 AS
1943 29 BBB NAL 74.1 12 10 37 4.48 4.10 0.28 0.00 100 3.81 -6 -0.1 1.00 -0.1 0.4 1 .491 .499
1944 30 BBB NAL 62.2 11 8 30 4.31 3.99 0.38 0.00 100 3.61 -5 -0.2 1.00 -0.2 -0.1 0 .479 .499
1945 31 BBB NAL 29.0 5 4 13 4.03 4.87 0.07 0.00 100 4.80 2 0.4 1.00 -0.1 0.6 5 .585 .503
1946 32 BBB NAL 9.0 2 2 10 10.00 4.74 -0.59 0.00 100 5.33 -5 -0.3 0.0 -0.3 -4 .344 .498
6 Yrs 261.2 52 35 154 5.30 4.29 0.18 0.00 100 4.10 -35 -1.8 1.00 -0.7 -0.5 -11 .465 .498
162 Game Avg 204 41 27 120 5.30 4.29 0.00 100 4.10 -27 -1.4 1.00 -0.5 -0.4 -9 .465 .498

Postseason Pitching

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Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1941 27 BBB NAL 48.1 0.4 12.0 8.9
1942 28 BBB NAL 38.1 AS
1943 29 BBB NAL 74.1 0.3 20.3 4.9
1944 30 BBB NAL 62.2 0.0 12.8 7.1
1945 31 BBB NAL 29.0 0.0 9.8 7.3
1946 32 BBB NAL 9.0 0.0 18.6 7.0
6 Yrs 261.2 0.2
MLB Average 1.1
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Batting Against Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP OBP BAbip HR% K% BB% Awards
1943 29 BBB WS 3.1 3.000 -1.000 0.0 14.3 7.1
1 Yr 3.1 3.000 -1.000 0.0 14.3 7.1
MLB Average .747 1.144 0.4 12.2 7.9

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  • 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. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alvin Gipson born?

Alvin Gipson was born on May 7, 1914.

Where was Alvin Gipson born?

Alvin Gipson was born in Shreveport, LA.

How tall was Alvin Gipson?

Alvin Gipson was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did Alvin Gipson weigh when playing?

Alvin Gipson weighed 168 lbs (76 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Alvin Gipson play?

Alvin Gipson played 6 seasons.

Is Alvin Gipson in the Hall of Fame?

Alvin Gipson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Alvin Gipson play?

Alvin Gipson was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Alvin Gipson have?

Alvin Gipson had 164 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Alvin Gipson played for?

Alvin Gipson played for 1 team, the Birmingham Black Barons.

How many World Series has Alvin Gipson won?

Alvin Gipson never won a World Series.

When did Alvin Gipson retire?

Alvin Gipson last played in 1946.

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