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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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
1932 29 LRG NSL 0.4 1 2 .333 3.52 3 3 2 0 0 23.0 22 10 9 2 7 1 0 101 1.043 8.6 0.8 2.7 3.50
1944 41 MRS NAL -0.1 0 0 7.71 2 0 1 0 0 1 2.1 5 2 2 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 13 53 4.82 3.000 19.3 0.0 7.7 7.7 1.00
1945 42 MRS NAL -0.1 1 0 1.000 6.00 3 0 2 0 0 0 9.0 13 8 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 38 71 2.81 1.556 13.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.00
3 Yrs 0.2 2 2 .500 4.46 8 3 3 2 0 1 34.1 40 20 17 0 5 0 10 2 0 0 51 85 1.06 1.311 10.5 0.0 1.3 2.6 2.00
162 Game Avg 1.3 12 12 .500 4.46 49 19 12 0 6 211 247 124 105 31 62 12 0 85 1.311 10.5 1.3 2.6 2.00
MRS (2 Yrs) -0.2 1 0 1.000 6.35 5 0 3 0 0 1 11.1 18 10 8 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 51 66 3.23 1.853 14.3 0.0 2.4 2.4 1.00
LRG (1 Yr) 0.4 1 2 .333 3.52 3 3 2 0 0 23.0 22 10 9 2 7 1 0 101 1.043 8.6 0.8 2.7 3.50
NAL (2 Yrs) -0.2 1 0 1.000 6.35 5 0 3 0 0 1 11.1 18 10 8 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 51 66 3.23 1.853 14.3 0.0 2.4 2.4 1.00
NSL (1 Yr) 0.4 1 2 .333 3.52 3 3 2 0 0 23.0 22 10 9 2 7 1 0 101 1.043 8.6 0.8 2.7 3.50

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
1932 29 LRG NSL 23.0 3 3 10 3.91 4.22 0.00 100 4.22 1 0.3 -0.1 0.4 3 .583 .502
1944 41 MRS NAL 2.1 2 0 2 7.71 4.24 -0.60 0.00 100 4.84 -1 -0.1 1.00 0.0 -0.1 -1 .467 .500
1945 42 MRS NAL 9.0 3 0 8 8.00 4.87 -0.37 0.00 100 5.24 -3 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.1 -2 .435 .499
3 Yrs 34.1 8 3 20 5.24 4.39 -0.14 0.00 100 4.53 -3 0.0 1.00 -0.1 0.2 1 .499 .500
162 Game Avg 211 49 19 124 5.24 4.39 0.00 100 4.53 -17 -0.1 1.00 -0.6 1.3 3 .499 .500
MRS (2 Yrs) 11.1 5 0 10 7.94 4.74 -0.42 0.00 100 5.16 -4 -0.3 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -2 .448 .499
LRG (1 Yr) 23.0 3 3 10 3.91 4.22 0.00 100 4.22 1 0.3 -0.1 0.4 3 .583 .502
NAL (2 Yrs) 11.1 5 0 10 7.94 4.74 -0.42 0.00 100 5.16 -4 -0.3 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -2 .448 .499
NSL (1 Yr) 23.0 3 3 10 3.91 4.22 0.00 100 4.22 1 0.3 -0.1 0.4 3 .583 .502

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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1932 29 LRG NSL 23.0
1944 41 MRS NAL 2.1 0.0 15.4 15.4
1945 42 MRS NAL 9.0 0.0 2.6 2.6
3 Yrs 34.1 0.0
MLB Average 1.1

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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 Ligon born?

Rufus Ligon was born on May 6, 1903.

Where was Rufus Ligon born?

Rufus Ligon was born in Cameron, TX.

How tall was Rufus Ligon?

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

How much did Rufus Ligon weigh when playing?

Rufus Ligon weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Rufus Ligon play?

Rufus Ligon played 3 seasons.

Is Rufus Ligon in the Hall of Fame?

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

What position did Rufus Ligon play?

Rufus Ligon was a Pitcher and Leftfielder.

How many strikeouts did Rufus Ligon have?

Rufus Ligon had 10 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Rufus Ligon played for?

Rufus Ligon played for 2 teams; the Little Rock Grays and Memphis Red Sox.

When did Rufus Ligon retire?

Rufus Ligon last played in 1945.

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