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 Batting

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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB GIDP HBP SH IBB Pos Awards
1939 22 NE NN2 -0.3 7 19 19 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .105 .105 .105 .211 -43 .099 -41 2 /56
1941 24 NE NN2 0.1 7 24 24 4 6 2 0 0 4 0 0 .250 .250 .333 .583 63 .266 60 8 0 0 0 0 /64
2 Yrs -0.2 14 43 43 6 8 2 0 0 4 0 0 .186 .186 .233 .419 15 .193 13 10 0 0 0 0 /654
162 Game Avg -2.0 162 498 498 69 93 23 0 0 46 0 0 .186 .186 .233 .419 15 .193 13 116

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1939 22 NE NN2 19 -4 0 0 0 0 -4 -0.3 1 -3 -0.3 .451 .498 -0.3 0.0 -3 /56
1941 24 NE NN2 24 -1 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 1 1 0.1 .504 .500 0.0 0.2 0 /64
2 Yrs 43 -5 0 0 1 0 -4 -0.3 1 -2 -0.2 .478 .499 -0.3 0.2 -3 /654
162 Game Avg 498 -60 0 0 14 6 -41 -3.6 17 -23 -2.0 .478 .499 -3.4 1.9 -37

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1939 22 NE NN2 19 .099 -41 .105 .000 0.0 0.0 100.0 /56
1941 24 NE NN2 24 .266 60 .250 .083 0.0 0.0 66.7 /64
2 Yrs 43 .193 13 .186 .047 0.0 0.0 75.0 /654
MLB Average .333 100 .281 .115 1.4 8.9 34.0
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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 Awards
1939 22 NE NN2 3B 5 0.00
1939 22 NE NN2 SS 1 0.00
1941 24 NE NN2 SS 5 5 41.0 32 13 18 1 2 .969 .930 6.80 5.18 6.20 4.18
1941 24 NE NN2 2B 1 1 9.0 5 2 3 0 1 1.000 .952 5.00 5.40 5.00 4.40
2 Yrs 12 6 50.0 37 15 21 1 3 .973 .933 6.48 5.22 3.00 2.11
SS (2 Yrs) SS 6 5 41.0 32 13 18 1 2 .969 .930 6.80 5.18 5.17 3.48
3B (1 Yr) 3B 5 0.00
2B (1 Yr) 2B 1 1 9.0 5 2 3 0 1 1.000 .952 5.00 5.40 5.00 4.40

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vernon Riddick born?

Vernon Riddick was born on January 1, 1917.

Where was Vernon Riddick born?

Vernon Riddick was born in Elizabeth City, NC.

How tall was Vernon Riddick?

Vernon Riddick was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Vernon Riddick weigh when playing?

Vernon Riddick weighed 196 lbs (88 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Vernon Riddick play?

Vernon Riddick played 2 seasons.

Is Vernon Riddick in the Hall of Fame?

Vernon Riddick has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Vernon Riddick play?

Vernon Riddick was a Shortstop, Third Baseman and Second Baseman.

How many hits did Vernon Riddick have?

Vernon Riddick had 8 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Vernon Riddick have?

Vernon Riddick had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Vernon Riddick's average?

Vernon Riddick had a .186 average over his career.

How many teams has Vernon Riddick played for?

Vernon Riddick played for 1 team, the Newark Eagles.

When did Vernon Riddick retire?

Vernon Riddick last played in 1941.

What are Vernon Riddick's nicknames?

Big Six is a nickname for Vernon Riddick.

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