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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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 IBB Pos Awards
1945 21 BEG NN2 -0.1 4 11 11 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .182 .182 .364 .545 50 .241 38 4 0 0 0 /5
1948 24 BBB NAL 0.5 18 63 57 13 16 5 0 2 11 0 5 .281 .349 .474 .823 119 .376 113 27 1 0 7
2 Yrs 0.4 22 74 68 13 18 5 1 2 11 0 5 .265 .324 .456 .780 109 .356 104 31 1 0 0 7/5
162 Game Avg 3.0 162 545 501 96 133 37 7 15 81 0 37 .265 .324 .456 .780 109 .356 104 228 7 0
BBB (1 Yr) 0.5 18 63 57 13 16 5 0 2 11 0 5 .281 .349 .474 .823 119 .376 113 27 1 0 7
BEG (1 Yr) -0.1 4 11 11 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .182 .182 .364 .545 50 .241 38 4 0 0 0 /5
NAL (1 Yr) 0.5 18 63 57 13 16 5 0 2 11 0 5 .281 .349 .474 .823 119 .376 113 27 1 0 7
NN2 (1 Yr) -0.1 4 11 11 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .182 .182 .364 .545 50 .241 38 4 0 0 0 /5
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Season Age Team Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS TB GIDP HBP SH Pos Awards
1948 24 BBB NAL,WS 8 32 28 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 .179 .281 .179 .460 5 0 0 0
1 Yr 8 32 28 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 .179 .281 .179 .460 5 0 0 0
162 Game Avg 162 648 567 20 101 0 0 0 20 0 81 .179 .281 .179 .460 101 0 0 0
NAL (1 Yr) 7 28 25 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 .160 .250 .160 .410 4 0 0 0
WS (1 Yr) 1 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .500 .333 .833 1 0 0 0

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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
1945 21 BEG NN2 3B 4 3 26.2 8 2 5 1 0 .875 .916 2.36 2.87 1.75 2.10
1948 24 BBB NAL LF 16 16 128.0 32 30 1 1 0 .969 .931 2.18 1.52 1.94 0.35
1 Yr 4 3 26.2 8 2 5 1 0 .875 .916 2.36 2.87 1.75 2.10
LF (1 Yr) LF 16 16 128.0 32 30 1 1 0 .969 .931 2.18 1.52 1.94 0.35
3B (1 Yr) 3B 4 3 26.2 8 2 5 1 0 .875 .916 2.36 2.87 1.75 2.10
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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% RF/9 RF/G Awards
1948 24 BBB NAL,WS LF 14 14 360.0 10 8 0 2 0 .800 0.20 0.57
1 Yr 14 14 360.0 10 8 0 2 0 .800 0.20 0.57

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

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  • 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 Jim Zapp born?

Jim Zapp was born on April 18, 1924.

Where was Jim Zapp born?

Jim Zapp was born in Nashville, TN.

How tall was Jim Zapp?

Jim Zapp was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.

How much did Jim Zapp weigh when playing?

Jim Zapp weighed 232 lbs (105 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Jim Zapp play?

Jim Zapp played 2 seasons.

Is Jim Zapp in the Hall of Fame?

Jim Zapp has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Jim Zapp play?

Jim Zapp was a Leftfielder and Third Baseman.

How many hits did Jim Zapp have?

Jim Zapp had 18 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Jim Zapp have?

Jim Zapp had 2 home runs over his career.

What was Jim Zapp's average?

Jim Zapp had a .265 average over his career.

How many teams has Jim Zapp played for?

Jim Zapp played for 2 teams; the Baltimore Elite Giants and Birmingham Black Barons.

When did Jim Zapp retire?

Jim Zapp last played in 1948.

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