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 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
1943 17 NBY NN2 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 6 9 0.00
1947 21 NBY NN2 -0.4 0 0 13.50 2 0 1 0 0 0 4.0 11 8 6 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 26 32 10.43 3.500 24.8 4.5 6.8 4.5 0.67
2 Yrs -0.4 0 0 18.00 3 0 1 0 0 0 4.0 13 10 8 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 32 26 10.43 5.000 29.3 4.5 15.8 4.5 0.29
162 Game Avg -8.8 0 0 18.00 68 0 0 0 0 91 295 227 181 45 159 45 0 0 725 26 10.43 5.000 29.3 4.5 15.8 4.5 0.29

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
1943 17 NBY NN2 0.0 1 0 2 -2 0.0 1.00 0.0 0.0 -2 .500 .500
1947 21 NBY NN2 4.0 2 0 8 18.00 5.05 -0.53 0.00 100 5.58 -6 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.4 -5 .290 .497
2 Yrs 4.0 3 0 10 22.50 5.05 -0.59 0.00 100 5.64 -7 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.4 -7 .360 .498
162 Game Avg 91 68 0 227 22.50 5.05 -0.59 0.00 100 5.64 -170 -9.5 1.00 -0.2 -8.8 -160 .360 .498

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1943 17 NBY NN2 0.0 0.0 0.0 66.7
1947 21 NBY NN2 4.0 7.7 7.7 11.5
2 Yrs 4.0 6.3 6.3 21.9
MLB Average 1.2 9.8 9.1
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Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% Pos Awards
1943 17 NBY NN2 0 /1
1947 21 NBY NN2 1 .000 -108 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
2 Yrs 1 .000 -108 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
MLB Average .326 100 .273 .102 1.2 9.1

Appearances

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Standard Range Factor Baserunners
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG WP SB Awards
1943 17 NBY NN2 P 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.10 0 0
1947 21 NBY NN2 P 2 0 4.0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 .950 2.25 2.48 0.50 1.65 0 1
2 Yrs 3 0 4.0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 .950 2.25 2.48 0.33 1.80 0 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Preston born?

Al Preston was born on June 26, 1926.

Where was Al Preston born?

Al Preston was born in New York, NY.

How tall was Al Preston?

Al Preston was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Al Preston weigh when playing?

Al Preston weighed 170 lbs (77 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Al Preston play?

Al Preston played 2 seasons.

Is Al Preston in the Hall of Fame?

Al Preston has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Al Preston play?

Al Preston was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Al Preston have?

Al Preston had 2 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Al Preston played for?

Al Preston played for 1 team, the New York Black Yankees.

When did Al Preston retire?

Al Preston last played in 1947.

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