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
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | TB | GDP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB | Pos | Awards | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 23 | BBB | NAL | 6 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .417 | .533 | .417 | .950 | 187 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | /97 | |||||
| 1942 | 24 | BBB | NAL | 6 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .143 | .250 | .214 | .464 | 43 | 3 | 0 | /97 | ||||||||
| 1943 | 25 | CC | NAL | 29 | 117 | 111 | 15 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 6 | .261 | .299 | .414 | .714 | 120 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/978 | ||||||
| 1944 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1945 | 27 | CC | NAL | 5 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .350 | .409 | .350 | .759 | 123 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | /3 | |||||
| 1946 | 28 | IC | NAL | 17 | 66 | 59 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | .271 | .338 | .424 | .762 | 124 | 25 | 0 | 1 | *3 | |||||||
| 1947 | 29 | IC | NAL | 29 | 118 | 112 | 14 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3 | .286 | .310 | .375 | .685 | 83 | 42 | 1 | 2 | *3 | AS | ||||||
| 1948 | 30 | IC | NAL | 20 | 81 | 68 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 9 | .250 | .338 | .279 | .617 | 66 | 19 | 0 | 4 | *3 | |||||||
| 7 Yrs | 112 | 436 | 396 | 53 | 108 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 31 | .273 | .327 | .371 | .698 | 99 | 147 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 162 | 631 | 573 | 77 | 156 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 84 | 9 | 45 | .273 | .327 | .371 | .698 | 99 | 213 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| IC (5 yrs) | 100 | 404 | 370 | 49 | 101 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 55 | 6 | 0 | 26 | .273 | .322 | .376 | .698 | 98 | 139 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| BBB (2 yrs) | 12 | 32 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | .269 | .387 | .308 | .695 | 112 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Advanced Batting
Sabermetric Batting
All-Star Batting
Ratio Batting *
Cumulative Batting
Neutralized Batting
* - Disclaimer & Completeness Note
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. More about data coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goose Tatum born?
Goose Tatum was born on May 3, 1918.
Where was Goose Tatum born?
Goose Tatum was born in Jersey, AR.
How tall was Goose Tatum?
Goose Tatum was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.
How much did Goose Tatum weigh when playing?
Goose Tatum weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Goose Tatum play?
Goose Tatum played 7 seasons.
Is Goose Tatum in the Hall of Fame?
Goose Tatum has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Goose Tatum play?
Goose Tatum was a First Baseman and Outfielder.
How many hits did Goose Tatum have?
Goose Tatum had 108 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Goose Tatum have?
Goose Tatum had 3 home runs over his career.
What was Goose Tatum's average?
Goose Tatum had a .273 average over his career.
How many teams has Goose Tatum played for?
Goose Tatum played for 4 teams; the Birmingham Black Barons, Cincinnati Clowns, Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns and Indianapolis Clowns.
How many World Series has Goose Tatum won?
Goose Tatum never won a World Series.
When did Goose Tatum retire?
Goose Tatum last played in 1948.
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