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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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L 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
1938 21 NBY NN2 -0.2 0 0 40.50 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 3 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 6 17 22.55 4.500 40.5 13.5 0.0 0.0
1940 23 MRS NAL 0.0 2 2 .500 5.01 9 2 6 0 0 0 32.1 37 21 18 0 8 0 6 2 0 0 146 84 3.55 1.392 10.3 0.0 2.2 1.7 0.75
2 Yrs -0.2 2 2 .500 5.73 10 2 6 0 0 0 33.0 40 24 21 1 8 0 6 2 0 0 152 74 3.94 1.455 10.9 0.3 2.2 1.6 0.75
162 Game Avg -0.9 11 11 .500 5.73 57 11 34 0 0 0 187 227 136 119 6 45 34 11 0 861 74 3.94 1.455 10.9 0.3 2.2 1.6 0.75
MRS (1 Yr) 0.0 2 2 .500 5.01 9 2 6 0 0 0 32.1 37 21 18 0 8 0 6 2 0 0 146 84 3.55 1.392 10.3 0.0 2.2 1.7 0.75
NBY (1 Yr) -0.2 0 0 40.50 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 3 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 6 17 22.55 4.500 40.5 13.5 0.0 0.0
NAL (1 Yr) 0.0 2 2 .500 5.01 9 2 6 0 0 0 32.1 37 21 18 0 8 0 6 2 0 0 146 84 3.55 1.392 10.3 0.0 2.2 1.7 0.75
NN2 (1 Yr) -0.2 0 0 40.50 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 3 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 6 17 22.55 4.500 40.5 13.5 0.0 0.0

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
1938 21 NBY NN2 0.2 1 0 3 40.50 5.76 -1.03 0.00 100 6.79 -2 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -2 .319 .499
1940 23 MRS NAL 32.1 9 2 21 5.85 4.74 0.08 0.00 100 4.67 -4 -0.2 1.00 -0.1 0.0 -1 .478 .499
2 Yrs 33.0 10 2 24 6.55 4.76 0.05 0.00 100 4.71 -7 -0.4 1.00 -0.1 -0.2 -3 .462 .499
162 Game Avg 187 57 11 136 6.55 4.76 0.05 0.00 100 4.71 -38 -2.1 1.00 -0.3 -0.9 -18 .462 .499
MRS (1 Yr) 32.1 9 2 21 5.85 4.74 0.08 0.00 100 4.67 -4 -0.2 1.00 -0.1 0.0 -1 .478 .499
NBY (1 Yr) 0.2 1 0 3 40.50 5.76 -1.03 0.00 100 6.79 -2 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -2 .319 .499
NAL (1 Yr) 32.1 9 2 21 5.85 4.74 0.08 0.00 100 4.67 -4 -0.2 1.00 -0.1 0.0 -1 .478 .499
NN2 (1 Yr) 0.2 1 0 3 40.50 5.76 -1.03 0.00 100 6.79 -2 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -2 .319 .499
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Advanced Batting

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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 WP SB Awards
1938 21 NBY NN2 P 1 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.70 0.00 1.70 0 0
1940 23 MRS NAL P 9 2 32.1 11 1 10 0 0 1.000 .934 3.06 2.87 1.22 1.62 0 4
2 Yrs 10 2 33.0 11 1 10 0 0 1.000 .934 3.00 2.86 1.10 1.63 0 4

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Hall of Fame Statistics

  • 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. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was William Sumrall born?

William Sumrall was born on December 4, 1916.

Where was William Sumrall born?

William Sumrall was born in Deering, MO.

How tall was William Sumrall?

William Sumrall was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did William Sumrall weigh when playing?

William Sumrall weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did William Sumrall play?

William Sumrall played 2 seasons.

Is William Sumrall in the Hall of Fame?

William Sumrall has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did William Sumrall play?

William Sumrall was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did William Sumrall have?

William Sumrall had 6 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has William Sumrall played for?

William Sumrall played for 2 teams; the New York Black Yankees and Memphis Red Sox.

When did William Sumrall retire?

William Sumrall last played in 1940.

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