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
1947 23 MRS NAL -0.2 0 0 6.75 2 1 1 0 0 0 5.1 7 7 4 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 27 75 8.11 2.250 11.8 1.7 8.4 1.7 0.20
1 Yr -0.2 0 0 6.75 2 1 1 0 0 0 5.1 7 7 4 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 27 75 8.11 2.250 11.8 1.7 8.4 1.7 0.20
162 Game Avg -4.5 0 0 6.75 45 23 23 0 0 0 116 159 159 91 23 113 0 23 23 0 0 612 75 8.11 2.250 11.8 1.7 8.4 1.7 0.20

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
1947 23 MRS NAL 5.1 2 1 7 11.81 5.73 0.05 0.00 100 5.69 -4 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -3 .382 .499
1 Yr 5.1 2 1 7 11.81 5.73 0.05 0.00 100 5.69 -4 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -3 .382 .499
162 Game Avg 116 45 23 159 11.81 5.73 0.05 0.00 100 5.69 -82 -5.4 1.00 -0.2 -4.5 -67 .382 .499

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1947 23 MRS NAL 5.1 3.7 3.7 18.5
1 Yr 5.1 3.7 3.7 18.5
MLB Average 1.5 10.1 9.5
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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
1947 23 MRS NAL 3 .322 78 .333 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
1 Yr 3 .322 78 .333 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
MLB Average .331 100 .275 .114 1.5 9.5 32.4

Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG SB Awards
1947 23 MRS NAL P 2 1 5.1 2 0 2 0 0 1.000 .950 3.38 2.53 1.00 0.80 2
1 Yr 2 1 5.1 2 0 2 0 0 1.000 .950 3.38 2.53 1.00 0.80 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Herman Purcell born?

Herman Purcell was born on August 15, 1923.

Where was Herman Purcell born?

Herman Purcell was born in St. Louis, MO.

How tall was Herman Purcell?

Herman Purcell was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did Herman Purcell weigh when playing?

Herman Purcell weighed 175 lbs (79 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Herman Purcell play?

Herman Purcell played 1 season.

Is Herman Purcell in the Hall of Fame?

Herman Purcell has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Herman Purcell play?

Herman Purcell was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Herman Purcell have?

Herman Purcell had 1 strikeout over his career.

How many teams has Herman Purcell played for?

Herman Purcell played for 1 team, the Memphis Red Sox.

When did Herman Purcell retire?

Herman Purcell last played in 1947.

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