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
1944 NBY NN2 0.0 0 0 5.14 3 0 2 0 0 0 7.0 8 6 4 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 32 89 4.25 1.429 10.3 1.3 2.6 5.1 2.00
1 Yr 0.0 0 0 5.14 3 0 2 0 0 0 7.0 8 6 4 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 32 89 4.25 1.429 10.3 1.3 2.6 5.1 2.00
162 Game Avg -0.9 0 0 5.14 68 0 45 0 0 0 159 181 136 91 23 45 0 91 0 0 0 725 89 4.25 1.429 10.3 1.3 2.6 5.1 2.00

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
1944 NBY NN2 7.0 3 0 6 7.71 5.71 -0.93 0.00 100 6.64 -1 -0.1 1.00 0.0 0.0 0 .470 .499
1 Yr 7.0 3 0 6 7.71 5.71 -0.93 0.00 100 6.64 -1 -0.1 1.00 0.0 0.0 0 .470 .499
162 Game Avg 159 68 0 136 7.71 5.71 -0.93 0.00 100 6.64 -19 -2.0 1.00 -0.2 -0.9 -4 .470 .499

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1944 NBY NN2 7.0 3.1 12.5 6.3
1 Yr 7.0 3.1 12.5 6.3
MLB Average 1.0 9.0 8.2
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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
1944 NBY NN2 2 .000 -124 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
1 Yr 2 .000 -124 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
MLB Average .322 100 .276 .096 1.0 8.2

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 SB CS CS% lgCS% Awards
1944 NBY NN2 P 3 0 7.0 2 0 2 0 0 1.000 .960 2.57 2.70 0.67 1.77 1 0 0.0 1.0
1 Yr 3 0 7.0 2 0 2 0 0 1.000 .960 2.57 2.70 0.67 1.77 1 0 0.0 1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons did Bill Russell play?

Bill Russell played 1 season.

Is Bill Russell in the Hall of Fame?

Bill Russell has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Bill Russell play?

Bill Russell was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Bill Russell have?

Bill Russell had 4 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Bill Russell played for?

Bill Russell played for 1 team, the New York Black Yankees.

When did Bill Russell retire?

Bill Russell last played in 1944.

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