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Standard Range Factor Baserunners
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG PB SB Awards
1940 30 BBB NAL C 4 3 21.0 14 13 1 0 0 1.000 .986 6.00 7.16 3.50 4.35 0 3
1942 32 NYC NN2 C 13 13 102.0 66 57 9 0 0 1.000 .981 5.82 6.40 5.08 9.51 1 8
1942 32 NYC NN2 LF 1 0 5.0 2 2 0 0 0 1.000 .950 3.60 1.62 2.00 2.40
1943 33 CC NAL C 26 24 199.0 148 123 24 1 2 .993 .969 6.65 6.41 5.65 3.64 2 19
1943 33 CC NAL LF 2 2 14.0 3 3 0 0 0 1.000 .933 1.93 1.61 1.50 0.90
1943 33 CC NAL CF 1 0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.40 0.00 1.30
1943 33 CC NAL RF 1 1 9.0 1 0 0 1 0 .000 .940 0.00 1.60 0.00 0.90
1944 34 CC NAL C 17 14 126.0 85 75 8 2 0 .976 .956 5.93 6.58 4.88 2.58 0 11
1945 35 CC NAL C 13 12 100.0 75 57 16 2 1 .973 .972 6.57 6.57 5.62 2.87 0 13
1946 36 IC NAL C 15 14 123.0 99 83 13 3 0 .970 .965 7.02 7.47 6.40 2.11 1 12 AS
1946 36 IC NAL RF 1 1 9.0 3 3 0 0 0 1.000 .943 3.00 1.40 3.00 0.40 AS
1947 37 IC NAL C 20 19 140.1 110 83 22 5 3 .955 .969 6.73 6.59 5.25 2.39 2 31
1947 37 IC NAL RF 4 2 23.0 2 2 0 0 0 1.000 .935 0.78 1.60 0.50 0.58
1948 38 IC NAL C 12 6 62.2 31 28 1 2 0 .935 .965 4.16 6.89 2.42 2.02 0 4
8 Yrs 120 105 874.0 628 519 94 15 6 .976 .968 6.31 6.68 5.11 3.50 6 101
C (8 Yrs) C 120 105 874.0 628 519 94 15 6 .976 .968 6.31 6.68 5.11 3.50 6 101
RF (3 Yrs) RF 6 4 41.0 6 5 0 1 0 .833 .940 1.10 1.56 0.83 0.60
LF (2 Yrs) LF 3 2 19.0 5 5 0 0 0 1.000 .940 2.37 1.61 1.67 1.40
CF (1 Yr) CF 1 0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.40 0.00 1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buster Haywood born?

Buster Haywood was born on January 12, 1910.

Where was Buster Haywood born?

Buster Haywood was born in Portsmouth, VA.

How tall was Buster Haywood?

Buster Haywood was 5-8 (173 cm) tall.

How much did Buster Haywood weigh when playing?

Buster Haywood weighed 165 lbs (74 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Buster Haywood play?

Buster Haywood played 8 seasons.

Is Buster Haywood in the Hall of Fame?

Buster Haywood has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Buster Haywood play?

Buster Haywood was a Catcher and Outfielder.

How many hits did Buster Haywood have?

Buster Haywood had 83 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Buster Haywood have?

Buster Haywood had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Buster Haywood's average?

Buster Haywood had a .226 average over his career.

How many teams has Buster Haywood played for?

Buster Haywood played for 3 teams; the Birmingham Black Barons, Indianapolis Clowns and New York Cubans.

How many World Series has Buster Haywood won?

Buster Haywood never won a World Series.

When did Buster Haywood retire?

Buster Haywood last played in 1948.

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