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)

Baseball Reference.com Logo
for the free Baseball Reference newsletter and get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day.
It's also available for football, basketball and hockey.

Sign Up For Free

Standard Pitching

Upgraded
Show Non‑Major
Standard Pitching Table
Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1938 17 NBY NN2 0.1 0 1 .000 3.60 1 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 3 2 0 4 2 0 0 23 140 4.65 1.600 7.2 0.0 7.2 3.6 0.50
1 Yr 0.1 0 1 .000 3.60 1 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 3 2 0 4 2 0 0 23 140 4.65 1.600 7.2 0.0 7.2 3.6 0.50
162 Game Avg 3.1 0 34 .000 3.60 34 34 0 0 0 0 170 136 102 68 0 136 68 0 0 782 140 4.65 1.600 7.2 0.0 7.2 3.6 0.50

Value Pitching

Upgraded
Value Pitching Table
Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1938 17 NBY NN2 5.0 1 1 3 5.40 5.77 -0.46 0.00 100 6.23 0 0.1 0.0 0.1 1 .555 .500
1 Yr 5.0 1 1 3 5.40 5.77 -0.46 0.00 100 6.23 0 0.1 0.0 0.1 1 .555 .500
162 Game Avg 170 34 34 102 5.40 5.77 -0.46 0.00 100 6.23 16 1.7 -0.3 3.1 36 .555 .500

Advanced Pitching

Upgraded
Advanced Pitching Table
Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1938 17 NBY NN2 5.0 0.0 8.7 17.4
1 Yr 5.0 0.0 8.7 17.4
MLB Average 1.5 9.4 8.9
Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

Advanced Batting

Upgraded
Advanced Batting Table
Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% Pos Awards
1938 17 NBY NN2 1 .000 -114 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
1 Yr 1 .000 -114 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
MLB Average .338 100 .285 .120 1.5 8.9

Appearances

Standard Fielding

Upgraded
Standard Fielding Table
Standard Range Factor
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG SB
1938 17 NBY NN2 P 1 1 5.0 4 0 3 1 0 .750 .945 5.40 2.52 3.00 1.70 0
1 Yr 1 1 5.0 4 0 3 1 0 .750 .945 5.40 2.52 3.00 1.70 0

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Transactions

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rube Wiggins born?

Rube Wiggins was born on January 18, 1921.

Where was Rube Wiggins born?

Rube Wiggins was born in Paterson, NJ.

How tall was Rube Wiggins?

Rube Wiggins was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did Rube Wiggins weigh when playing?

Rube Wiggins weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Rube Wiggins play?

Rube Wiggins played 1 season.

Is Rube Wiggins in the Hall of Fame?

Rube Wiggins has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Rube Wiggins play?

Rube Wiggins was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Rube Wiggins have?

Rube Wiggins had 2 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Rube Wiggins played for?

Rube Wiggins played for 1 team, the New York Black Yankees.

When did Rube Wiggins retire?

Rube Wiggins last played in 1938.

Other Resources & Links

More Wiggins Pages

Rube Wiggins Overview

Career Stats

Pitching Finders & Advanced Stats

Batting Finders & Advanced Stats

Fielding Finders & Advanced Stats

More Rube Wiggins Pages at Baseball Reference