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Standard Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1921 23 ABC NNL 0.8 5 0 1.000 2.78 8 5 3 0 0 35.2 30 15 11 0 18 18 0 1 151 140 3.64 1.346 7.6 0.0 4.5 4.5 1.00
1 Yr 0.8 5 0 1.000 2.78 8 5 3 0 0 35.2 30 15 11 0 18 18 0 1 151 140 3.64 1.346 7.6 0.0 4.5 4.5 1.00
162 Game Avg 4.2 26 0 1.000 2.78 42 26 16 0 0 184 157 78 58 0 94 94 0 5 790 140 3.64 1.346 7.6 0.0 4.5 4.5 1.00

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
1921 23 ABC NNL 35.2 8 5 15 3.79 4.99 0.08 0.00 100 4.92 4 0.5 1.00 0.0 0.8 8 .562 .503
1 Yr 35.2 8 5 15 3.79 4.99 0.08 0.00 100 4.92 4 0.5 1.00 0.0 0.8 8 .562 .503
162 Game Avg 184 42 26 78 3.79 4.99 0.08 0.00 100 4.92 23 2.6 1.00 -0.2 4.2 43 .562 .503

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1921 23 ABC NNL 35.2 0.0 11.9 11.9
1 Yr 35.2 0.0 11.9 11.9
MLB Average 0.9 8.0 7.1
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Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1921 23 ABC NNL 46 .319 89 .256 .051 0.0 8.7 46.7 /197
1 Yr 46 .319 89 .256 .051 0.0 8.7 46.7 /197
MLB Average .344 100 .298 .108 0.9 7.2 36.2

Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG SB Awards
1921 23 ABC NNL P 8 35.2 10 1 9 0 1 1.000 .934 2.52 3.28 1.25 3.78 3
1921 23 ABC NNL RF 7 47.0 9 6 2 1 1 .889 .934 1.53 1.61 1.14 1.86
1921 23 ABC NNL LF 1 10.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.71 0.00 2.00
1 Yr 8 35.2 10 1 9 0 1 1.000 .934 2.52 3.28 1.25 3.78 3
P (1 Yr) P 8 35.2 10 1 9 0 1 1.000 .934 2.52 3.28 1.25 3.78 3
RF (1 Yr) RF 7 47.0 9 6 2 1 1 .889 .934 1.53 1.61 1.14 1.86
LF (1 Yr) LF 1 10.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.71 0.00 2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Stephens born?

John Stephens was born on September 27, 1897.

Where was John Stephens born?

John Stephens was born in Springettsbury Township, PA.

How many seasons did John Stephens play?

John Stephens played 1 season.

Is John Stephens in the Hall of Fame?

John Stephens has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Stephens play?

John Stephens was a Pitcher and Rightfielder.

How many strikeouts did John Stephens have?

John Stephens had 18 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has John Stephens played for?

John Stephens played for 1 team, the Indianapolis ABCs.

When did John Stephens retire?

John Stephens last played in 1921.

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