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. More about data coverage

Standard Batting

Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
194027KCMNAL34135118193751014816.314.400.373.773131440100*5/7
194128KCMNAL38822100200.250.250.375.6258730000/5
194229KCMNAL23969213253001013.272.295.304.59984281*5
194330KCMNAL53221203285263014613.256.304.315.6199264140*5
194431KCMNAL50206188315541215417.293.351.356.7081186701*5/76
194532KCMNAL45194176385784133410.324.367.432.79913376260*5/7
194633KCMNAL3916515618403001379.256.297.276.573694300*5/6
194734KCMNAL612782555285571321616.333.382.420.80111410743*5AS,AS
194835KCMNAL46211196415686222614.286.336.418.7551018210*5AS,AS
9 Yrs35415141392242409432261555298.294.344.369.713107514091500
162 Game Avg.16269363711118720103712445.294.344.369.7131072357

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Herb Souell born?

Herb Souell was born on February 5, 1913.

Where was Herb Souell born?

Herb Souell was born in West Monroe, LA.

How tall was Herb Souell?

Herb Souell was 5-9 (175 cm) tall.

How much did Herb Souell weigh when playing?

Herb Souell weighed 150 lbs (68 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Herb Souell play?

Herb Souell played 9 seasons.

Is Herb Souell in the Hall of Fame?

Herb Souell has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Herb Souell play?

Herb Souell was a Third Baseman.

How many hits did Herb Souell have?

Herb Souell had 409 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Herb Souell have?

Herb Souell had 6 home runs over his career.

What was Herb Souell's average?

Herb Souell had a .294 average over his career.

How many teams has Herb Souell played for?

Herb Souell played for 1 team, the Kansas City Monarchs.

How many World Series has Herb Souell won?

Herb Souell won 1 World Series.

When did Herb Souell retire?

Herb Souell last played in 1948.

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