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 CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1923 31 BBS ECL -0.9 4 7 .364 5.96 13 13 5 0 0 77.0 93 67 51 5 22 41 3 6 347 67 3.79 1.494 10.9 0.6 2.6 4.8 1.86
1924 32 BBS ECL 1.3 3 2 .600 3.30 9 8 4 1 0 71.0 72 35 26 26 21 1 1 128 1.380 9.1 3.3 2.7 0.81
2 Yrs 0.4 7 9 .438 4.68 22 21 9 1 0 148.0 165 102 77 5 48 62 4 7 347 88 1.97 1.439 10.0 0.3 2.9 3.8 1.29
162 Game Avg 0.7 11 14 .438 4.68 35 33 14 2 0 234 261 161 122 76 98 6 11 88 1.439 10.0 2.9 3.8 1.29

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1923 31 BBS ECL 77.0 13 13 67 7.83 5.55 0.00 100 5.55 -19 -1.5 -0.1 -0.9 -11 .383 .491
1924 32 BBS ECL 71.0 9 8 35 4.44 5.27 0.00 100 5.27 7 0.8 1.00 -0.1 1.3 15 .584 .505
2 Yrs 148.0 22 21 102 6.20 5.42 0.00 100 5.42 -13 -0.8 1.00 -0.2 0.4 4 .465 .496
162 Game Avg 234 35 33 161 6.20 5.42 0.00 100 5.42 -20 -1.2 1.00 -0.4 0.7 6 .465 .496

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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1923 31 BBS ECL 77.0 1.4 11.8 6.3
1924 32 BBS ECL 71.0
2 Yrs 148.0 1.4
MLB Average 1.0

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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. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doc Sykes born?

Doc Sykes was born on April 10, 1892.

Where was Doc Sykes born?

Doc Sykes was born in Decatur, AL.

How tall was Doc Sykes?

Doc Sykes was 6-2 (188 cm) tall.

How much did Doc Sykes weigh when playing?

Doc Sykes weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Doc Sykes play?

Doc Sykes played 2 seasons.

Is Doc Sykes in the Hall of Fame?

Doc Sykes has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Doc Sykes play?

Doc Sykes was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Doc Sykes have?

Doc Sykes had 62 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Doc Sykes played for?

Doc Sykes played for 1 team, the Baltimore Black Sox.

When did Doc Sykes retire?

Doc Sykes last played in 1924.

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