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
194226BBBNAL12201000100.500.500.5001.00020810/9
194327BBBNAL28812001200.250.250.625.8751675000/87
194428BBBNAL32131112254064323314.357.442.5631.0042086332*9
194529BBBNAL271149917395821828.394.450.6671.11622466250*9/8
194630BBBNAL9402787110437.259.487.370.85815310511/9
194731BBBNAL146049121840012010.367.483.449.93215022109
194832BBBNAL2912398273562318720.357.488.5511.0391785450*9/7
7 Yrs1144783959014222159781559.359.462.5591.02119222116801
162 Game Avg.1626795611282023121131112184.359.462.5591.02119231411

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  • Negro League data is not complete. Measures may unfairly penalize players with fewer league games scheduled. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ed Steele born?

Ed Steele was born on August 8, 1915.

Where was Ed Steele born?

Ed Steele was born in Dallas County, AL.

How tall was Ed Steele?

Ed Steele was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did Ed Steele weigh when playing?

Ed Steele weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Ed Steele play?

Ed Steele played 7 seasons.

Is Ed Steele in the Hall of Fame?

Ed Steele has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Ed Steele play?

Ed Steele was a Rightfielder.

How many hits did Ed Steele have?

Ed Steele had 142 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Ed Steele have?

Ed Steele had 9 home runs over his career.

What was Ed Steele's average?

Ed Steele had a .359 average over his career.

How many teams has Ed Steele played for?

Ed Steele played for 1 team, the Birmingham Black Barons.

How many World Series has Ed Steele won?

Ed Steele never won a World Series.

When did Ed Steele retire?

Ed Steele last played in 1948.

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