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

Standard Batting

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
193821JRCNAL1363591614000513.237.274.237.5114814017/9
193922CBRNAL19736314162007010.254.356.286.64288189/78
194023CBRNAL2711899233340014715.333.426.374.800139370130*9/87
194124JRCNAL1147438192301114.442.489.6281.117235270000/89AS
194225TOTNAL3112811019331118316.300.389.355.74312939279/8
194225JRCNAL6242225010002.227.292.318.6108870/9
194225CCBNAL251048817281018314.318.412.364.7751393227/98
194326CBENAL2492851121201846.247.297.306.60386260107/89
194629ICNAL231019214234201538.250.317.337.654923110*9
194730ICNAL26601000000.167.167.167.333-11100/79
8 Yrs1506285571051601562681962.287.361.346.70711219302700
162 Game Avg.1626786021131731662732167.287.361.346.707112208
JRC (5 yrs)76325286638784037934.304.380.360.740119103140
IC (2 yrs)251079814244201538.245.308.327.635863210
CBE (2 yrs)49196173284930216720.283.358.335.69311458030

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duke Cleveland born?

Duke Cleveland was born on November 25, 1916.

Where was Duke Cleveland born?

Duke Cleveland was born in Alapaha, GA.

How tall was Duke Cleveland?

Duke Cleveland was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Duke Cleveland weigh when playing?

Duke Cleveland weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Duke Cleveland play?

Duke Cleveland played 8 seasons.

Is Duke Cleveland in the Hall of Fame?

Duke Cleveland has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Duke Cleveland play?

Duke Cleveland was an Outfielder.

How many hits did Duke Cleveland have?

Duke Cleveland had 160 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Duke Cleveland have?

Duke Cleveland had 2 home runs over his career.

What was Duke Cleveland's average?

Duke Cleveland had a .287 average over his career.

How many teams has Duke Cleveland played for?

Duke Cleveland played for 5 teams; the Jacksonville Red Caps, Cleveland Bears, Cincinnati-Cleveland Buckeyes, Cleveland Buckeyes and Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns.

How many World Series has Duke Cleveland won?

Duke Cleveland never won a World Series.

When did Duke Cleveland retire?

Duke Cleveland last played in 1947.

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