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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
1946 26 NE NN2 2.6 8 2 .800 1.97 14 13 0 7 1 0 91.1 76 33 20 6 22 1 60 0 0 1 369 223 2.85 1.073 7.5 0.6 2.2 5.9 2.73
1947 27 NE NN2 0.7 8 6 .571 4.62 17 13 3 11 2 1 111.0 116 66 57 5 30 0 81 3 0 2 470 87 2.69 1.315 9.4 0.4 2.4 6.6 2.70 AS
1948 28 NE NN2 2.1 4 6 .400 1.86 12 9 3 5 3 1 77.1 56 26 16 1 30 49 2 2 320 183 2.90 1.112 6.5 0.1 3.5 5.7 1.63 AS
3 Yrs 5.3 20 14 .588 2.99 43 35 6 23 6 2 279.2 248 125 93 12 82 1 190 5 0 5 1159 133 2.80 1.180 8.0 0.4 2.6 6.1 2.32
162 Game Avg 4.6 17 12 .588 2.99 37 31 5 20 5 2 243 216 109 81 10 71 166 4 4 1010 133 2.80 1.180 8.0 0.4 2.6 6.1 2.32
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Season Age Team Lg W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP WP BF FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1946 26 NE WS 2 1 .667 1.23 3 2 1 2 0 0 22.0 16 4 3 1 5 0 15 0 0 82 2.49 0.955 6.5 0.4 2.0 6.1 3.00
1 Yr 2 1 .667 1.23 3 2 1 2 0 0 22.0 16 4 3 1 5 0 15 0 0 82 2.49 0.955 6.5 0.4 2.0 6.1 3.00
162 Game Avg 27 14 .667 1.23 41 27 14 27 0 0 299 218 54 41 14 68 0 204 0 0 1115 2.49 0.955 6.5 0.4 2.0 6.1 3.00

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
1946 26 NE NN2 91.1 14 13 33 3.25 4.79 -0.04 0.00 100 4.83 16 1.8 1.00 -0.1 2.6 26 .631 .511
1947 27 NE NN2 111.0 17 13 66 5.35 5.00 -0.02 0.00 100 5.02 -4 -0.3 1.00 -0.2 0.7 8 .485 .498 AS
1948 28 NE NN2 77.1 12 9 26 3.03 4.71 0.27 0.00 100 4.44 12 1.4 1.00 -0.1 2.1 19 .620 .509 AS
3 Yrs 279.2 43 35 125 4.02 4.85 0.06 0.00 100 4.80 24 3.0 1.00 -0.4 5.3 53 .570 .506
162 Game Avg 243 37 31 109 4.02 4.85 0.06 0.00 100 4.80 21 2.6 1.00 -0.3 4.6 46 .570 .506
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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1946 26 NE NN2 91.1 1.6 16.3 6.0
1947 27 NE NN2 111.0 1.1 17.2 6.4 AS
1948 28 NE NN2 77.1 0.3 15.3 9.4 AS
3 Yrs 279.2 1.0 16.4 7.1
MLB Average 1.4 10.2 9.5
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Batting Against Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP OBP BAbip HR% K% BB% Awards
1946 26 NE WS 22.0 4.200 -0.938 1.2 18.3 6.1
1 Yr 22.0 4.200 -0.938 1.2 18.3 6.1
MLB Average .613 .742 1.4 12.9 8.1

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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 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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