Negro League player stats include league games, interleague games (against major Negro League competition), and games against top-level independent Black clubs. 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

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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 SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1937 25 BBB NAL 0.3 3 4 .429 5.49 8 7 1 6 0 0 60.2 82 44 37 6 15 34 1 0 2 264 83 4.18 1.599 12.2 0.9 2.2 5.0 2.27
1938 26 PS NN2 0.2 3 3 .500 5.92 13 5 3 2 0 0 51.2 51 36 34 2 22 17 2 0 0 228 85 4.34 1.413 8.9 0.3 3.8 3.0 0.77
1940 28 SNS NAL -0.3 0 0 54.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 4 5 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 9 12 12.00 9.000 54.0 0.0 27.0 0.0 0.00
3 Yrs 0.3 6 7 .462 5.97 22 12 4 8 0 0 113.0 137 85 75 8 39 51 3 0 2 501 81 4.30 1.558 10.9 0.6 3.1 4.1 1.31
162 Game Avg 0.5 12 14 .462 5.97 44 24 8 16 0 0 226 274 170 150 16 78 102 6 0 4 1002 81 4.30 1.558 10.9 0.6 3.1 4.1 1.31
PS (1 Yr) 0.2 3 3 .500 5.92 13 5 3 2 0 0 51.2 51 36 34 2 22 17 2 0 0 228 85 4.34 1.413 8.9 0.3 3.8 3.0 0.77
BBB (1 Yr) 0.3 3 4 .429 5.49 8 7 1 6 0 0 60.2 82 44 37 6 15 34 1 0 2 264 83 4.18 1.599 12.2 0.9 2.2 5.0 2.27
SNS (1 Yr) -0.3 0 0 54.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 4 5 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 9 12 12.00 9.000 54.0 0.0 27.0 0.0 0.00
NAL (2 Yrs) 0.0 3 4 .429 6.02 9 7 1 6 0 0 61.1 86 49 41 6 17 34 1 0 2 273 76 4.27 1.679 12.6 0.9 2.5 5.0 2.00
NN2 (1 Yr) 0.2 3 3 .500 5.92 13 5 3 2 0 0 51.2 51 36 34 2 22 17 2 0 0 228 85 4.34 1.413 8.9 0.3 3.8 3.0 0.77

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
1937 25 BBB NAL 60.2 8 7 44 6.53 5.46 -0.41 0.00 100 5.87 -4 -0.1 1.00 -0.2 0.3 3 .493 .500
1938 26 PS NN2 51.2 13 5 36 6.27 5.70 -0.01 0.00 100 5.71 -3 -0.1 1.00 -0.1 0.2 3 .489 .499
1940 28 SNS NAL 0.2 1 0 5 67.50 4.50 0.14 0.00 100 4.36 -5 -0.3 1.00 0.0 -0.3 -5 .198 .498
3 Yrs 113.0 22 12 85 6.77 5.56 -0.22 0.00 100 5.79 -12 -0.5 1.00 -0.3 0.3 1 .477 .499
162 Game Avg 226 44 24 170 6.77 5.56 -0.22 0.00 100 5.79 -25 -1.0 1.00 -0.5 0.5 3 .477 .499
PS (1 Yr) 51.2 13 5 36 6.27 5.70 -0.01 0.00 100 5.71 -3 -0.1 1.00 -0.1 0.2 3 .489 .499
BBB (1 Yr) 60.2 8 7 44 6.53 5.46 -0.41 0.00 100 5.87 -4 -0.1 1.00 -0.2 0.3 3 .493 .500
SNS (1 Yr) 0.2 1 0 5 67.50 4.50 0.14 0.00 100 4.36 -5 -0.3 1.00 0.0 -0.3 -5 .198 .498
NAL (2 Yrs) 61.1 9 7 49 7.19 5.45 -0.41 0.00 100 5.85 -9 -0.4 1.00 -0.2 0.0 -2 .460 .499
NN2 (1 Yr) 51.2 13 5 36 6.27 5.70 -0.01 0.00 100 5.71 -3 -0.1 1.00 -0.1 0.2 3 .489 .499

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1937 25 BBB NAL 60.2 2.3 12.9 5.7
1938 26 PS NN2 51.2 0.9 7.5 9.6
1940 28 SNS NAL 0.2 0.0 0.0 22.2
3 Yrs 113.0 1.6 10.2 7.8
MLB Average 1.5 9.2 9.1
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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
1937 25 BBB NAL 50 .345 105 .283 .152 0.0 6.0 68.8 /134
1938 26 PS NN2 22 .241 31 .238 .048 0.0 0.0 40.0 1
1939 27 CBR NAL 8 .119 -29 .125 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /7
1940 28 SNS NAL 20 .166 5 .150 .050 0.0 0.0 0.0 /3917
1941 29 SNS NAL 57 .237 46 .196 .088 1.8 0.0 54.5 9/3
1948 36 CBE NAL 8 .239 35 .250 .000 0.0 0.0 50.0 /7
6 Yrs 165 .256 55 .220 .088 0.6 1.8 52.6 193/74
MLB Average .335 100 .282 .118 1.5 9.0 34.1

Standard Fielding

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Standard Range Factor
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG Awards
1937 25 BBB NAL P 8 7 60.2 14 1 12 1 0 .929 .950 1.93 2.91 1.63 1.93
1937 25 BBB NAL 1B 4 3 28.0 29 27 1 1 0 .966 .969 9.00 10.58 7.00 7.03
1937 25 BBB NAL 2B 2 2 17.2 9 4 5 0 1 1.000 .928 4.58 5.40 4.50 3.60
1938 26 PS NN2 P 13 5 51.2 16 0 15 1 0 .938 .947 2.61 2.54 1.15 1.78
1939 27 CBR NAL LF 2 1 14.0 1 1 0 0 0 1.000 .930 0.64 1.80 0.50 1.30
1940 28 SNS NAL 1B 5 2 20.0 28 26 0 2 0 .929 .975 11.70 10.76 5.20 6.56
1940 28 SNS NAL RF 2 2 15.0 7 7 0 0 0 1.000 .959 4.20 1.62 3.50 1.00
1940 28 SNS NAL LF 1 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.35 0.00 0.90
1940 28 SNS NAL P 1 0 0.2 2 0 1 1 0 .500 .935 13.50 2.70 1.00 1.70
1941 29 SNS NAL RF 12 12 95.2 17 17 0 0 0 1.000 .960 1.60 1.61 1.42 0.74
1941 29 SNS NAL 1B 3 3 27.0 30 29 1 0 0 1.000 .981 10.00 10.27 10.00 4.67
1941 29 SNS NAL SS 1 0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 4.80 0.00 2.20
1948 36 CBE NAL LF 2 2 18.0 3 2 0 1 0 .667 .933 1.00 1.55 1.00 0.45
4 Yrs 37 22 208.2 128 87 35 6 1 .953 .965 5.26 5.79 3.30 3.36
P (3 Yrs) P 22 12 113.0 32 1 28 3 0 .906 .948 2.31 2.74 1.32 1.83
1B (3 Yrs) 1B 12 8 75.0 87 82 2 3 0 .966 .975 10.08 10.51 7.00 6.24
LF (3 Yrs) LF 5 3 34.0 4 3 0 1 0 .750 .933 0.79 1.64 0.60 0.88
RF (2 Yrs) RF 14 14 110.2 24 24 0 0 0 1.000 .960 1.95 1.61 1.71 0.78
2B (1 Yr) 2B 2 2 17.2 9 4 5 0 1 1.000 .928 4.58 5.40 4.50 3.60
SS (1 Yr) SS 1 0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 4.80 0.00 2.20

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jack Bruton born?

Jack Bruton was born on March 12, 1912.

Where was Jack Bruton born?

Jack Bruton was born in Cordova, AL.

How tall was Jack Bruton?

Jack Bruton was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Jack Bruton weigh when playing?

Jack Bruton weighed 196 lbs (88 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Jack Bruton play?

Jack Bruton played 6 seasons.

Is Jack Bruton in the Hall of Fame?

Jack Bruton has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Jack Bruton play?

Jack Bruton was a Pitcher, Rightfielder and First Baseman.

How many strikeouts did Jack Bruton have?

Jack Bruton had 51 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Jack Bruton played for?

Jack Bruton played for 5 teams; the Birmingham Black Barons, Cleveland Buckeyes, Cleveland Bears, Philadelphia Stars and St. Louis-New Orleans Stars.

When did Jack Bruton retire?

Jack Bruton last played in 1948.

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