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. More about data coverage

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Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
193723CTNAL46611000000.167.167.167.333-81000/79
193925CAGNAL124039411011601.282.300.410.71010616/794
194228CAGNAL13444368000311.186.205.186.39121807
194329CAGNAL281131031829231849.282.339.388.72812540010*7/4
194430CAGNAL218885725430612.294.310.412.72212135101*7/4
194531CAGNAL32133119293272013013.269.341.361.70210643010*7/4
194632CAGNAL114943210200313.233.283.279.562651203/74
194733CAGNAL163933614100525.424.500.455.95515615017/59
8 Yrs13751247173130169244934.276.325.361.68610417010700
162 Game Avg.1626055578615419112521140.276.325.361.686104201
CAG (7 yrs)13350646572129169244934.277.327.363.6901051690700
CT (1 yr)46611000000.167.167.167.333-81000

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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. More about data coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Bissant born?

John Bissant was born on February 19, 1914.

Where was John Bissant born?

John Bissant was born in New Orleans, LA.

How tall was John Bissant?

John Bissant was 5-8 (173 cm) tall.

How much did John Bissant weigh when playing?

John Bissant weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Bissant play?

John Bissant played 8 seasons.

Is John Bissant in the Hall of Fame?

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

What position did John Bissant play?

John Bissant was a Leftfielder and Second Baseman.

How many hits did John Bissant have?

John Bissant had 130 hits over his career.

How many home runs did John Bissant have?

John Bissant had 2 home runs over his career.

What was John Bissant's average?

John Bissant had a .276 average over his career.

How many teams has John Bissant played for?

John Bissant played for 2 teams; the Cincinnati Tigers and Chicago American Giants.

When did John Bissant retire?

John Bissant last played in 1947.

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