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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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
1941 21 NBY NN2 0.1 0 0 3.86 3 0 1 0 0 0 2.1 5 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 15 129 5.78 3.429 19.3 0.0 11.6 3.9 0.33
1942 22 CCB NAL -0.3 0 2 .000 5.63 3 1 0 0 0 8.0 12 9 5 5 3 0 0 72 2.125 13.5 5.6 3.4 0.60
2 Yrs -0.3 0 2 .000 5.23 6 1 1 0 0 0 10.1 17 10 6 0 8 0 4 0 0 0 15 82 1.31 2.419 14.8 0.0 7.0 3.5 0.50
162 Game Avg -2.8 0 19 .000 5.23 58 10 0 0 0 98 165 97 58 78 39 0 0 82 2.419 14.8 7.0 3.5 0.50
CCB (1 Yr) -0.3 0 2 .000 5.63 3 1 0 0 0 8.0 12 9 5 5 3 0 0 72 2.125 13.5 5.6 3.4 0.60
NBY (1 Yr) 0.1 0 0 3.86 3 0 1 0 0 0 2.1 5 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 15 129 5.78 3.429 19.3 0.0 11.6 3.9 0.33
NAL (1 Yr) -0.3 0 2 .000 5.63 3 1 0 0 0 8.0 12 9 5 5 3 0 0 72 2.125 13.5 5.6 3.4 0.60
NN2 (1 Yr) 0.1 0 0 3.86 3 0 1 0 0 0 2.1 5 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 15 129 5.78 3.429 19.3 0.0 11.6 3.9 0.33

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
1941 21 NBY NN2 2.1 3 0 1 3.86 5.00 0.25 0.00 100 4.74 0 0.0 1.00 0.0 0.1 0 .511 .500
1942 22 CCB NAL 8.0 3 1 9 10.13 4.39 0.00 100 4.39 -5 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.3 -4 .370 .498
2 Yrs 10.1 6 1 10 8.71 4.53 0.06 0.00 100 4.47 -5 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.3 -4 .440 .499
162 Game Avg 98 58 10 97 8.71 4.53 0.00 100 4.47 -47 -3.5 1.00 -0.2 -2.8 -38 .440 .499
CCB (1 Yr) 8.0 3 1 9 10.13 4.39 0.00 100 4.39 -5 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.3 -4 .370 .498
NBY (1 Yr) 2.1 3 0 1 3.86 5.00 0.25 0.00 100 4.74 0 0.0 1.00 0.0 0.1 0 .511 .500
NAL (1 Yr) 8.0 3 1 9 10.13 4.39 0.00 100 4.39 -5 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.3 -4 .370 .498
NN2 (1 Yr) 2.1 3 0 1 3.86 5.00 0.25 0.00 100 4.74 0 0.0 1.00 0.0 0.1 0 .511 .500

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1941 21 NBY NN2 2.1 0.0 6.7 20.0
1942 22 CCB NAL 8.0
2 Yrs 10.1 0.0
MLB Average 1.2
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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
1941 21 NBY NN2 1 .745 354 0.0 100.0 0.0 /1
1942 22 CCB NAL 7 .136 -2 .143 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /18
2 Yrs 8 .212 43 .143 .000 0.0 12.5 0.0 /18
MLB Average .323 100 .271 .103 1.2 8.9 32.7

Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG WP SB Awards
1941 21 NBY NN2 P 3 0 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.31 0.00 1.97 0 0
1942 22 CCB NAL P 3 0.00 0
1942 22 CCB NAL CF 1 0.00
2 Yrs 6 0 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.31 0.00 0.98 0 0
P (2 Yrs) P 6 0 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.31 0.00 0.98 0 0
CF (1 Yr) CF 1 0.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Herman Watts born?

Herman Watts was born on December 18, 1919.

Where was Herman Watts born?

Herman Watts was born in Covington, KY.

How tall was Herman Watts?

Herman Watts was 5-6 (168 cm) tall.

How much did Herman Watts weigh when playing?

Herman Watts weighed 152 lbs (68 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Herman Watts play?

Herman Watts played 2 seasons.

Is Herman Watts in the Hall of Fame?

Herman Watts has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Herman Watts play?

Herman Watts was a Pitcher and Centerfielder.

How many strikeouts did Herman Watts have?

Herman Watts had 4 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Herman Watts played for?

Herman Watts played for 2 teams; the New York Black Yankees and Cincinnati-Cleveland Buckeyes.

When did Herman Watts retire?

Herman Watts last played in 1942.

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