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 ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1920 27 KCM NNL -0.6 0 0 8.76 4 4 0 0 0 12.1 15 14 12 0 17 3 0 0 67 42 6.45 2.595 10.9 0.0 12.4 2.2 0.18
1 Yr -0.6 0 0 8.76 4 4 0 0 0 12.1 15 14 12 0 17 3 0 0 67 42 6.45 2.595 10.9 0.0 12.4 2.2 0.18
162 Game Avg -4.8 0 0 8.76 34 34 0 0 0 103 128 119 102 0 145 26 0 0 570 42 6.45 2.595 10.9 0.0 12.4 2.2 0.18

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1920 27 KCM NNL 12.1 4 4 14 10.22 4.42 -0.12 0.00 100 4.54 -8 -0.7 0.0 -0.6 -7 .334 .496
1 Yr 12.1 4 4 14 10.22 4.42 -0.12 0.00 100 4.54 -8 -0.7 0.0 -0.6 -7 .334 .496
162 Game Avg 103 34 34 119 10.22 4.42 -0.12 0.00 100 4.54 -66 -5.6 -0.1 -4.8 -56 .334 .496

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1920 27 KCM NNL 12.1 0.0 4.5 25.4
1 Yr 12.1 0.0 4.5 25.4
MLB Average 0.6 8.4 7.5
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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
1920 27 KCM NNL 6 .547 260 .400 .400 0.0 0.0 50.0 /1
1 Yr 6 .547 260 .400 .400 0.0 0.0 50.0 /1
MLB Average .333 100 .288 .092 0.6 7.3 34.4

Standard Fielding

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Standard Range Factor
Season Age Team Lg Pos G Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG SB Awards
1920 27 KCM NNL P 4 12.1 8 1 7 0 0 1.000 .938 5.84 3.50 2.00 3.38 4
1 Yr 4 12.1 8 1 7 0 0 1.000 .938 5.84 3.50 2.00 3.38 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charley Lightner born?

Charley Lightner was born on July 17, 1892.

Where was Charley Lightner born?

Charley Lightner was born in Atkins, AR.

How tall was Charley Lightner?

Charley Lightner was 5-7 (170 cm) tall.

How many seasons did Charley Lightner play?

Charley Lightner played 1 season.

Is Charley Lightner in the Hall of Fame?

Charley Lightner has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Charley Lightner play?

Charley Lightner was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Charley Lightner have?

Charley Lightner had 3 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Charley Lightner played for?

Charley Lightner played for 1 team, the Kansas City Monarchs.

When did Charley Lightner retire?

Charley Lightner last played in 1920.

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