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 CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1920 29 DS NNL 0.1 2 3 .400 4.32 7 6 1 0 0 33.1 32 18 16 2 23 13 4 0 1 153 84 5.23 1.650 8.6 0.5 6.2 3.5 0.57
1 Yr 0.1 2 3 .400 4.32 7 6 1 0 0 33.1 32 18 16 2 23 13 4 0 1 153 84 5.23 1.650 8.6 0.5 6.2 3.5 0.57
162 Game Avg 0.4 10 16 .400 4.32 37 31 5 0 0 173 167 94 84 10 120 68 21 0 5 800 84 5.23 1.650 8.6 0.5 6.2 3.5 0.57

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
1920 29 DS NNL 33.1 7 6 18 4.86 4.36 0.34 0.00 100 4.03 -3 -0.3 1.00 0.0 0.1 0 .462 .498
1 Yr 33.1 7 6 18 4.86 4.36 0.34 0.00 100 4.03 -3 -0.3 1.00 0.0 0.1 0 .462 .498
162 Game Avg 173 37 31 94 4.86 4.36 0.34 0.00 100 4.03 -16 -1.4 1.00 -0.2 0.4 0 .462 .498

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1920 29 DS NNL 33.1 1.3 8.5 15.0
1 Yr 33.1 1.3 8.5 15.0
MLB Average 0.7 7.8 7.3
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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
1920 29 DS NNL 12 .224 29 .111 .000 0.0 16.7 0.0 /1
1 Yr 12 .224 29 .111 .000 0.0 16.7 0.0 /1
MLB Average .333 100 .289 .092 0.6 7.3 33.9

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
1920 29 DS NNL P 7 6 33.1 11 1 9 1 1 .909 .937 2.70 3.54 1.43 2.93
1 Yr 7 6 33.1 11 1 9 1 1 .909 .937 2.70 3.54 1.43 2.93

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gifford McDonald born?

Gifford McDonald was born on August 16, 1890.

Where was Gifford McDonald born?

Gifford McDonald was born in Darlington, SC.

How tall was Gifford McDonald?

Gifford McDonald was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did Gifford McDonald weigh when playing?

Gifford McDonald weighed 165 lbs (74 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Gifford McDonald play?

Gifford McDonald played 1 season.

Is Gifford McDonald in the Hall of Fame?

Gifford McDonald has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Gifford McDonald play?

Gifford McDonald was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Gifford McDonald have?

Gifford McDonald had 13 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Gifford McDonald played for?

Gifford McDonald played for 1 team, the Detroit Stars.

When did Gifford McDonald retire?

Gifford McDonald last played in 1920.

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