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 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
1930 MRS NNL 0.1 1 0 1.000 5.63 10 2 1 0 0 24.0 24 17 15 11 13 1 0 85 1.458 9.0 4.1 4.9 1.18
1932 MRS NSL 0.2 0 0 1.50 2 2 0 0 0 6.0 7 2 1 4 2 0 0 249 1.833 10.5 6.0 3.0 0.50
2 Yrs 0.2 1 0 1.000 4.80 12 4 1 0 0 30.0 31 19 16 15 15 1 0 96 1.533 9.3 4.5 4.5 1.00
162 Game Avg 1.0 4 0 1.000 4.80 51 17 4 0 0 128 132 81 68 64 64 4 0 96 1.533 9.3 4.5 4.5 1.00
NNL (1 Yr) 0.1 1 0 1.000 5.63 10 2 1 0 0 24.0 24 17 15 11 13 1 0 85 1.458 9.0 4.1 4.9 1.18
NSL (1 Yr) 0.2 0 0 1.50 2 2 0 0 0 6.0 7 2 1 4 2 0 0 249 1.833 10.5 6.0 3.0 0.50

Value Pitching

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Season Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1930 MRS NNL 24.0 10 2 17 6.38 5.31 0.00 100 5.31 -3 -0.2 1.00 0.0 0.1 0 .485 .499
1932 MRS NSL 6.0 2 2 2 3.00 4.21 0.00 100 4.21 1 0.1 0.0 0.2 1 .564 .501
2 Yrs 30.0 12 4 19 5.70 5.09 0.00 100 5.09 -2 0.0 1.00 -0.1 0.2 1 .498 .499
162 Game Avg 128 51 17 81 5.70 5.09 0.00 100 5.09 -9 -0.1 1.00 -0.2 1.0 6 .498 .499
NNL (1 Yr) 24.0 10 2 17 6.38 5.31 0.00 100 5.31 -3 -0.2 1.00 0.0 0.1 0 .485 .499
NSL (1 Yr) 6.0 2 2 2 3.00 4.21 0.00 100 4.21 1 0.1 0.0 0.2 1 .564 .501

Advanced Pitching

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Season Team Lg IP Awards
1930 MRS NNL 24.0
1932 MRS NSL 6.0
2 Yrs 30.0
MLB Average
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Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1930 MRS NNL 12 .292 70 .250 .167 0.0 0.0 66.7 1/8
1932 MRS NSL 46 .229 54 .190 .000 0.0 8.7 25.0 /3719
2 Yrs 58 .242 58 .204 .037 0.0 6.9 33.3 1/3789
MLB Average .341 100 .295 .125 1.4 7.8 37.2

Appearances

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Season Team Lg Pos G GS RF/G WP Awards
1930 MRS NNL P 10 2 0.00 0
1930 MRS NNL CF 1 0.00
1932 MRS NSL 1B 8 0.00
1932 MRS NSL LF 3 0.00
1932 MRS NSL P 2 1 0.00 0
1932 MRS NSL RF 1 0.00
2 Yrs 20 3 0.00 0
P (2 Yrs) P 12 3 0.00 0
1B (1 Yr) 1B 8 0.00
LF (1 Yr) LF 3 0.00
CF (1 Yr) CF 1 0.00
RF (1 Yr) RF 1 0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons did Lefty Johnson play?

Lefty Johnson played 2 seasons.

Is Lefty Johnson in the Hall of Fame?

Lefty Johnson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Lefty Johnson play?

Lefty Johnson was a Pitcher, First Baseman and Outfielder.

How many strikeouts did Lefty Johnson have?

Lefty Johnson had 15 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Lefty Johnson played for?

Lefty Johnson played for 2 teams; the Memphis Red Sox and Memphis Red Sox.

When did Lefty Johnson retire?

Lefty Johnson last played in 1932.

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