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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP SH IBB Pos Awards
1946 26 NE NN2 0.4 14 37 31 7 7 1 1 2 7 0 4 .226 .314 .516 .830 130 .379 121 16 0 2 0 1
1947 27 NE NN2 0.1 17 48 42 7 8 1 0 0 2 0 5 .190 .277 .214 .491 35 .251 38 9 0 1 1 AS
1948 28 NE NN2 -0.1 12 27 27 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .111 .148 .259 -25 .121 -34 4 0 0 1 AS
3 Yrs 0.4 43 112 100 16 18 3 1 2 9 0 9 .180 .248 .290 .538 49 .260 49 29 0 3 0 1
162 Game Avg 1.6 162 422 377 60 68 11 4 8 34 0 34 .180 .248 .290 .538 49 .260 49 109 0 11
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Season Age Team Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS TB GIDP HBP SH Pos Awards
1946 26 NE WS 3 8 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125 .250 1 0 0 0 /1
1 Yr 3 8 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125 .250 1 0 0 0 /1
162 Game Avg 162 432 432 54 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125 .250 54 0 0 0

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1946 26 NE NN2 37 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.4 0 5 0.4 .530 .503 0.4 0.0 5 1
1947 27 NE NN2 48 -4 0 0 0 0 2 0.1 0 2 0.1 .508 .501 0.1 0.0 2 1 AS
1948 28 NE NN2 27 -4 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1 0 -1 -0.1 .488 .499 -0.2 0.0 -1 1 AS
3 Yrs 112 -7 0 0 0 0 5 0.4 0 5 0.4 .510 .501 0.4 0.0 5 1
162 Game Avg 422 -26 0 0 0 0 18 1.6 0 18 1.6 .510 .501 1.6 0.0 18

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1946 26 NE NN2 37 .379 121 .172 .290 5.4 10.8 55.6 1
1947 27 NE NN2 48 .251 38 .190 .024 0.0 10.4 53.8 1 AS
1948 28 NE NN2 27 .121 -34 .111 .037 0.0 0.0 66.7 1 AS
3 Yrs 112 .260 49 .163 .110 1.8 8.0 56.0 1
MLB Average .331 100 .275 .110 1.4 9.5 32.1
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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1946 26 NE WS 8 .125 .000 0.0 0.0 100.0 /1
1 Yr 8 .125 .000 0.0 0.0 100.0 /1
MLB Average .269 .106 1.4 8.1 31.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rufus Lewis born?

Rufus Lewis was born on December 13, 1919.

Where was Rufus Lewis born?

Rufus Lewis was born in Johnson Station, MS.

How tall was Rufus Lewis?

Rufus Lewis was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Rufus Lewis weigh when playing?

Rufus Lewis weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Rufus Lewis play?

Rufus Lewis played 3 seasons.

Is Rufus Lewis in the Hall of Fame?

Rufus Lewis has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Rufus Lewis play?

Rufus Lewis was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Rufus Lewis have?

Rufus Lewis had 190 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Rufus Lewis played for?

Rufus Lewis played for 1 team, the Newark Eagles.

How many World Series has Rufus Lewis won?

Rufus Lewis won 1 World Series.

When did Rufus Lewis retire?

Rufus Lewis last played in 1948.

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