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
1941 19 PS NN2 -0.5 10 36 34 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 .059 .111 .118 .229 -35 .114 -32 4 0 0 0 0 7
1 Yr -0.5 10 36 34 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 .059 .111 .118 .229 -35 .114 -32 4 0 0 0 0 7
162 Game Avg -7.9 162 583 551 16 32 0 16 0 16 0 32 .059 .111 .118 .229 -35 .114 -32 65 0 0 0 0

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
1941 19 PS NN2 36 -6 0 0 1 0 -6 -0.6 1 -5 -0.5 .440 .496 -0.6 0.0 -5 7
1 Yr 36 -6 0 0 1 0 -6 -0.6 1 -5 -0.5 .440 .496 -0.6 0.0 -5 7
162 Game Avg 583 -102 0 0 10 -7 -99 -9.7 20 -79 -7.9 .440 .496 -8.9 0.3 -89

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1941 19 PS NN2 36 .114 -32 .059 .059 0.0 5.6 25.0 7
1 Yr 36 .114 -32 .059 .059 0.0 5.6 25.0 7
MLB Average .328 100 .275 .111 1.3 9.0 33.3
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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
1941 19 PS NN2 LF 10 10 84.0 19 17 1 1 0 .947 .937 1.93 1.83 1.80 1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hiawatha Shelby born?

Hiawatha Shelby was born on November 10, 1921.

Where was Hiawatha Shelby born?

Hiawatha Shelby was born in Indianapolis, IN.

How tall was Hiawatha Shelby?

Hiawatha Shelby was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did Hiawatha Shelby weigh when playing?

Hiawatha Shelby weighed 160 lbs (72 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Hiawatha Shelby play?

Hiawatha Shelby played 1 season.

Is Hiawatha Shelby in the Hall of Fame?

Hiawatha Shelby has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Hiawatha Shelby play?

Hiawatha Shelby was a Leftfielder.

How many hits did Hiawatha Shelby have?

Hiawatha Shelby had 2 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Hiawatha Shelby have?

Hiawatha Shelby had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Hiawatha Shelby's average?

Hiawatha Shelby had a .059 average over his career.

How many teams has Hiawatha Shelby played for?

Hiawatha Shelby played for 1 team, the Philadelphia Stars.

When did Hiawatha Shelby retire?

Hiawatha Shelby last played in 1941.

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