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. More about data coverage
Standard Pitching
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF | Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 29 | LRG | NSL | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2.79 | 1.311 | 10.5 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.00 | ||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 12 | 12 | .500 | 4.46 | 49 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 212 | 247 | 124 | 105 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 62 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 315 | 85 | 2.79 | 1.311 | 10.5 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.00 | ||||
| MRS (2 yrs) | 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) | 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) | 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) | 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 | |||||||||||
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Baserunning & Situational Stats *
Cumulative Pitching
Neutralized Pitching
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Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Hall of Fame Statistics
- 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. More about data coverage
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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