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Standard Pitching

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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
1945 26 BBB NAL 0.0 1 1 .500 4.91 3 3 0 2 0 0 18.1 18 12 10 0 4 0 12 2 0 0 79 85 2.37 1.200 8.8 0.0 2.0 5.9 3.00
1946 27 HG NN2 0.4 3 3 .500 3.86 7 6 1 3 0 0 42.0 45 23 18 1 16 0 15 1 0 0 189 114 3.39 1.452 9.6 0.2 3.4 3.2 0.94
1947 28 HG NN2 2.7 7 2 .778 2.81 17 10 4 7 1 2 96.0 83 39 30 1 22 0 54 1 0 1 400 143 2.40 1.094 7.8 0.1 2.1 5.1 2.45
1948 29 HG NN2 -1.0 1 4 .200 4.23 8 5 3 1 0 3 38.1 40 33 18 0 19 17 2 0 175 81 3.51 1.539 9.4 0.0 4.5 4.0 0.89
4 Yrs 2.1 12 10 .545 3.51 35 24 8 13 1 5 194.2 186 107 76 2 61 0 98 6 0 1 843 114 2.83 1.269 8.6 0.1 2.8 4.5 1.61
162 Game Avg 2.4 14 12 .545 3.51 40 28 9 15 1 6 224 214 123 88 2 70 113 7 1 972 114 2.83 1.269 8.6 0.1 2.8 4.5 1.61
HG (3 Yrs) 2.1 11 9 .550 3.37 32 21 8 11 1 5 176.1 168 95 66 2 57 0 86 4 0 1 764 118 2.88 1.276 8.6 0.1 2.9 4.4 1.51
BBB (1 Yr) 0.0 1 1 .500 4.91 3 3 0 2 0 0 18.1 18 12 10 0 4 0 12 2 0 0 79 85 2.37 1.200 8.8 0.0 2.0 5.9 3.00
NN2 (3 Yrs) 2.1 11 9 .550 3.37 32 21 8 11 1 5 176.1 168 95 66 2 57 0 86 4 0 1 764 118 2.88 1.276 8.6 0.1 2.9 4.4 1.51
NAL (1 Yr) 0.0 1 1 .500 4.91 3 3 0 2 0 0 18.1 18 12 10 0 4 0 12 2 0 0 79 85 2.37 1.200 8.8 0.0 2.0 5.9 3.00

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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
1945 26 BBB NAL 18.1 3 3 12 5.89 4.87 0.07 0.00 100 4.81 -2 -0.1 0.0 0.0 0 .468 .499
1946 27 HG NN2 42.0 7 6 23 4.93 5.02 0.27 0.00 100 4.75 -1 0.0 1.00 -0.1 0.4 4 .501 .500
1947 28 HG NN2 96.0 17 10 39 3.66 5.21 -0.06 0.00 100 5.28 17 1.9 1.00 -0.1 2.7 27 .612 .512
1948 29 HG NN2 38.1 8 5 33 7.75 4.45 0.17 0.00 100 4.28 -15 -1.3 1.00 -0.1 -1.0 -11 .340 .492
4 Yrs 194.2 35 24 107 4.95 4.99 0.07 0.00 100 4.92 -1 0.5 1.00 -0.3 2.1 19 .515 .504
162 Game Avg 224 40 28 123 4.95 4.99 0.07 0.00 100 4.92 -1 0.6 1.00 -0.3 2.4 22 .515 .504
HG (3 Yrs) 176.1 32 21 95 4.85 5.00 0.07 0.00 100 4.93 2 0.6 1.00 -0.2 2.1 20 .520 .504
BBB (1 Yr) 18.1 3 3 12 5.89 4.87 0.07 0.00 100 4.81 -2 -0.1 0.0 0.0 0 .468 .499
NN2 (3 Yrs) 176.1 32 21 95 4.85 5.00 0.07 0.00 100 4.93 2 0.6 1.00 -0.2 2.1 20 .520 .504
NAL (1 Yr) 18.1 3 3 12 5.89 4.87 0.07 0.00 100 4.81 -2 -0.1 0.0 0.0 0 .468 .499

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1945 26 BBB NAL 18.1 0.0 15.2 5.1
1946 27 HG NN2 42.0 0.5 7.9 8.5
1947 28 HG NN2 96.0 0.3 13.5 5.5
1948 29 HG NN2 38.1 0.0 9.7 10.9
4 Yrs 194.2 0.2 11.6 7.2
MLB Average 1.3 9.9 9.3
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Advanced Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1945 26 BBB NAL 7 .000 -88 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
1946 27 HG NN2 17 .292 64 .214 .143 0.0 5.9 50.0 /1
1947 28 HG NN2 38 .268 48 .235 .000 0.0 7.9 27.3 1
1948 29 HG NN2 12 .442 170 .400 .000 0.0 16.7 16.7 /1
4 Yrs 74 .276 56 .231 .031 0.0 8.1 28.6 1
MLB Average .329 100 .275 .106 1.3 9.3 32.2

Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG SB CS Awards
1945 26 BBB NAL P 3 3 18.1 6 1 4 1 0 .833 .928 2.45 2.85 1.67 0.90 3
1946 27 HG NN2 P 7 6 42.0 9 1 8 0 0 1.000 .948 1.93 2.51 1.29 1.91 0 0
1947 28 HG NN2 P 17 10 96.0 25 1 23 1 1 .960 .948 2.25 2.48 1.41 1.66 7
1948 29 HG NN2 P 8 5 38.1 11 0 8 3 0 .727 .937 1.88 2.30 1.00 1.63 4
4 Yrs 35 24 194.2 51 3 43 5 1 .902 .943 2.13 2.49 1.31 1.64 14 0

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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 Frank Thompson born?

Frank Thompson was born on October 26, 1918.

Where was Frank Thompson born?

Frank Thompson was born in Merryville, AL.

How tall was Frank Thompson?

Frank Thompson was 5-4 (163 cm) tall.

How much did Frank Thompson weigh when playing?

Frank Thompson weighed 140 lbs (63 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Frank Thompson play?

Frank Thompson played 4 seasons.

Is Frank Thompson in the Hall of Fame?

Frank Thompson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Frank Thompson play?

Frank Thompson was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Frank Thompson have?

Frank Thompson had 98 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Frank Thompson played for?

Frank Thompson played for 2 teams; the Birmingham Black Barons and Homestead Grays.

When did Frank Thompson retire?

Frank Thompson last played in 1948.

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