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 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
1937 23 SL2 NAL -1.1 2 2 .500 9.07 9 4 4 2 0 0 42.2 57 50 43 7 26 0 16 1 0 1 216 50 6.48 1.945 12.0 1.5 5.5 3.4 0.62
1 Yr -1.1 2 2 .500 9.07 9 4 4 2 0 0 42.2 57 50 43 7 26 0 16 1 0 1 216 50 6.48 1.945 12.0 1.5 5.5 3.4 0.62
162 Game Avg -5.6 10 10 .500 9.07 47 21 21 10 0 0 221 298 262 225 37 136 0 84 5 0 5 1130 50 6.48 1.945 12.0 1.5 5.5 3.4 0.62

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
1937 23 SL2 NAL 42.2 9 4 50 10.55 5.48 -0.65 0.00 100 6.13 -21 -1.4 1.00 -0.1 -1.1 -16 .345 .491
1 Yr 42.2 9 4 50 10.55 5.48 -0.65 0.00 100 6.13 -21 -1.4 1.00 -0.1 -1.1 -16 .345 .491
162 Game Avg 221 47 21 262 10.55 5.48 -0.65 0.00 100 6.13 -110 -7.3 1.00 -0.6 -5.6 -83 .345 .491

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1937 23 SL2 NAL 42.2 3.2 7.4 12.0
1 Yr 42.2 3.2 7.4 12.0
MLB Average 1.4 9.9 8.6
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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
1937 23 SL2 NAL 21 .317 88 .300 .100 0.0 0.0 66.7 /1
1 Yr 21 .317 88 .300 .100 0.0 0.0 66.7 /1
MLB Average .339 100 .291 .122 1.4 8.6 35.7

Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG SB CS CS% lgCS% Awards
1937 23 SL2 NAL P 9 3 42.0 16 1 15 0 0 1.000 .952 3.43 2.89 1.78 1.79 3 0 0.0 2.7
1 Yr 9 3 42.0 16 1 15 0 0 1.000 .952 3.43 2.89 1.78 1.79 3 0 0.0 2.7

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. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Griffin born?

John Griffin was born on August 17, 1913.

Where was John Griffin born?

John Griffin was born in Ferguson, MO.

How tall was John Griffin?

John Griffin was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did John Griffin weigh when playing?

John Griffin weighed 169 lbs (76 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Griffin play?

John Griffin played 1 season.

Is John Griffin in the Hall of Fame?

John Griffin has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Griffin play?

John Griffin was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did John Griffin have?

John Griffin had 16 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has John Griffin played for?

John Griffin played for 1 team, the St. Louis Stars.

When did John Griffin retire?

John Griffin last played in 1937.

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