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Standard Batting

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Standard Batting Table
Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP SH Pos Awards
1932 29 LRG NSL 0.0 8 17 16 2 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 .250 .294 .250 .544 66 .275 70 4 0 0 /17
1944 41 MRS NAL 0.0 5 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 .250 .250 .250 .500 54 .241 53 1 0 0 /1
1945 42 MRS NAL 0.1 4 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .333 .500 .333 .833 146 .426 158 1 0 0 /1
3 Yrs 0.1 17 25 23 3 6 0 0 0 5 1 2 .261 .320 .261 .581 77 .294 83 6 0 0 /17
162 Game Avg 0.5 162 238 219 29 57 0 0 0 48 10 19 .261 .320 .261 .581 77 .294 83 57 0 0
MRS (2 Yrs) 0.1 9 8 7 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 .286 .375 .286 .661 100 .333 110 2 0 0 /1
LRG (1 Yr) 0.0 8 17 16 2 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 .250 .294 .250 .544 66 .275 70 4 0 0 /17
NAL (2 Yrs) 0.1 9 8 7 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 .286 .375 .286 .661 100 .333 110 2 0 0 /1
NSL (1 Yr) 0.0 8 17 16 2 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 .250 .294 .250 .544 66 .275 70 4 0 0 /17

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1932 29 LRG NSL 17 -1 0 0 -1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 .495 .500 0.1 -0.1 0 /17
1944 41 MRS NAL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 .499 .500 0.0 0.0 0 /1
1945 42 MRS NAL 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.1 0 1 0.1 .513 .500 0.1 0.0 1 /1
3 Yrs 25 -1 0 0 -1 1 0 0.0 0 1 0.1 .500 .500 0.1 -0.1 1 /17
162 Game Avg 238 -5 1 0 -5 10 1 0.0 4 6 0.5 .500 .500 1.0 -0.6 10
MRS (2 Yrs) 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.1 .505 .500 0.1 0.0 1 /1
LRG (1 Yr) 17 -1 0 0 -1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 .495 .500 0.1 -0.1 0 /17
NAL (2 Yrs) 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.1 .505 .500 0.1 0.0 1 /1
NSL (1 Yr) 17 -1 0 0 -1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 .495 .500 0.1 -0.1 0 /17

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1932 29 LRG NSL 17 .275 70 .250 .000 0.0 5.9 40.0 /17
1944 41 MRS NAL 4 .241 53 .250 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 /1
1945 42 MRS NAL 4 .426 158 .333 .000 0.0 25.0 50.0 /1
3 Yrs 25 .294 83 .261 .000 0.0 8.0 37.5 /17
MLB Average .326 100 .279 .102 1.1 8.2 33.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rufus Ligon born?

Rufus Ligon was born on May 6, 1903.

Where was Rufus Ligon born?

Rufus Ligon was born in Cameron, TX.

How tall was Rufus Ligon?

Rufus Ligon was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Rufus Ligon weigh when playing?

Rufus Ligon weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Rufus Ligon play?

Rufus Ligon played 3 seasons.

Is Rufus Ligon in the Hall of Fame?

Rufus Ligon has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Rufus Ligon play?

Rufus Ligon was a Pitcher and Leftfielder.

How many strikeouts did Rufus Ligon have?

Rufus Ligon had 10 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Rufus Ligon played for?

Rufus Ligon played for 2 teams; the Little Rock Grays and Memphis Red Sox.

When did Rufus Ligon retire?

Rufus Ligon last played in 1945.

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