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
1942 23 2TM NAL -1.0 0 3 .000 9.00 5 2 2 0 0 0 24.0 40 30 24 3 12 17 0 0 2 126 46 4.28 2.167 15.0 1.1 4.5 6.4 1.42
1942 23 CCB NAL -0.9 0 3 .000 10.13 4 2 1 0 0 0 18.2 37 26 21 3 9 9 0 0 2 101 41 5.15 2.464 17.8 1.4 4.3 4.3 1.00
1942 23 JRC NAL 0.0 0 0 5.06 1 0 1 0 0 0 5.1 3 4 3 0 3 8 0 0 0 25 86 1.26 1.125 5.1 0.0 5.1 13.5 2.67
1 Yr -1.0 0 3 .000 9.00 5 2 2 0 0 0 24.0 40 30 24 3 12 17 0 0 2 126 46 4.28 2.167 15.0 1.1 4.5 6.4 1.42
162 Game Avg -9.3 0 29 .000 9.00 49 19 19 0 0 0 233 389 291 233 29 117 165 0 0 19 1224 46 4.28 2.167 15.0 1.1 4.5 6.4 1.42
CCB (1 Yr) -0.9 0 3 .000 10.13 4 2 1 0 0 0 18.2 37 26 21 3 9 9 0 0 2 101 41 5.15 2.464 17.8 1.4 4.3 4.3 1.00
JRC (1 Yr) 0.0 0 0 5.06 1 0 1 0 0 0 5.1 3 4 3 0 3 8 0 0 0 25 86 1.26 1.125 5.1 0.0 5.1 13.5 2.67

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
1942 23 2TM NAL 24.0 5 2 30 11.25 4.53 -0.22 0.00 100 4.75 -17 -1.1 1.00 -0.1 -1.0 -15 .289 .495
1942 23 CCB NAL 18.2 4 2 26 12.54 4.50 -0.19 0.00 100 4.68 -16 -1.0 1.00 0.0 -0.9 -14 .248 .494
1942 23 JRC NAL 5.1 1 0 4 6.75 4.66 -0.32 0.00 100 4.98 -1 -0.1 1.00 0.0 0.0 -1 .452 .500
1 Yr 24.0 5 2 30 11.25 4.53 -0.22 0.00 100 4.75 -17 -1.1 1.00 -0.1 -1.0 -15 .289 .495
162 Game Avg 233 49 19 291 11.25 4.53 -0.22 0.00 100 4.75 -168 -10.3 1.00 -0.5 -9.3 -146 .289 .495
CCB (1 Yr) 18.2 4 2 26 12.54 4.50 -0.19 0.00 100 4.68 -16 -1.0 1.00 0.0 -0.9 -14 .248 .494
JRC (1 Yr) 5.1 1 0 4 6.75 4.66 -0.32 0.00 100 4.98 -1 -0.1 1.00 0.0 0.0 -1 .452 .500

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1942 23 2TM NAL 24.0 2.4 13.5 9.5
1942 23 CCB NAL 18.2 3.0 8.9 8.9
1942 23 JRC NAL 5.1 0.0 32.0 12.0
1 Yr 24.0 2.4 13.5 9.5
MLB Average 1.1 8.9 8.9
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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
1942 23 2TM NAL 12 .079 -40 .083 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
1942 23 CCB NAL 9 .105 -24 .111 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
1942 23 JRC NAL 3 .000 -88 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
1 Yr 12 .079 -40 .083 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
MLB Average .319 100 .266 .096 1.1 8.8 32.0

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
1942 23 2TM NAL P 5 2 24.0 7 0 5 2 0 .714 .941 1.88 2.74 1.00 1.84
1942 23 CCB NAL P 4 2 18.2 7 0 5 2 0 .714 .941 2.41 2.75 1.25 1.85
1942 23 JRC NAL P 1 0 5.1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.70 0.00 1.80
1 Yr 5 2 24.0 7 0 5 2 0 .714 .941 1.88 2.74 1.00 1.84

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where was James Cooper born?

James Cooper was born in St. Louis, MO.

How tall is James Cooper?

James Cooper is 6-4 (193 cm) tall.

How much did James Cooper weigh when playing?

James Cooper weighed 220 lbs (99 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did James Cooper play?

James Cooper played 1 season.

Is James Cooper in the Hall of Fame?

James Cooper has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did James Cooper play?

James Cooper was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did James Cooper have?

James Cooper had 17 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has James Cooper played for?

James Cooper played for 2 teams; the Cincinnati-Cleveland Buckeyes and Jacksonville Red Caps.

When did James Cooper retire?

James Cooper last played in 1942.

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