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 Batting

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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP SH Pos Awards
1948 26 CAG NAL -0.5 11 39 37 2 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 .135 .158 .216 .374 -1 .172 -5 8 0 1 3
1 Yr -0.5 11 39 37 2 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 .135 .158 .216 .374 -1 .172 -5 8 0 1 3
162 Game Avg -7.7 162 574 545 29 74 15 15 0 15 0 15 .135 .158 .216 .374 -1 .172 -5 118 0 15

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1948 26 CAG NAL 39 -6 0 0 -1 0 -8 -0.6 1 -6 -0.5 .443 .496 -0.5 -0.1 -5 3
1 Yr 39 -6 0 0 -1 0 -8 -0.6 1 -6 -0.5 .443 .496 -0.5 -0.1 -5 3
162 Game Avg 574 -91 0 0 -13 -7 -110 -9.3 20 -91 -7.7 .443 .496 -6.6 -1.6 -78

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1948 26 CAG NAL 39 .172 -5 .135 .081 0.0 2.6 33.3 3
1 Yr 39 .172 -5 .135 .081 0.0 2.6 33.3 3
MLB Average .336 100 .277 .116 1.5 9.8 32.9
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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 Awards
1948 26 CAG NAL 1B 10 10 82.2 82 73 6 3 8 .963 .976 8.60 9.96 7.90 2.33
1 Yr 10 10 82.2 82 73 6 3 8 .963 .976 8.60 9.96 7.90 2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Williams born?

John Williams was born on May 29, 1922.

Where was John Williams born?

John Williams was born in Jonesboro, AR.

How tall was John Williams?

John Williams was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did John Williams weigh when playing?

John Williams weighed 172 lbs (78 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Williams play?

John Williams played 1 season.

Is John Williams in the Hall of Fame?

John Williams has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Williams play?

John Williams was a First Baseman.

How many hits did John Williams have?

John Williams had 5 hits over his career.

How many home runs did John Williams have?

John Williams had 0 home runs over his career.

What was John Williams' average?

John Williams had a .135 average over his career.

How many teams has John Williams played for?

John Williams played for 1 team, the Chicago American Giants.

When did John Williams retire?

John Williams last played in 1948.

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