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
Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Advanced Batting
Sabermetric Batting
All-Star Batting
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Cumulative Batting
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Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bill Ricks born?
Bill Ricks was born on September 1, 1919.
Where was Bill Ricks born?
Bill Ricks was born in Lexington, NC.
How tall was Bill Ricks?
Bill Ricks was 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much did Bill Ricks weigh when playing?
Bill Ricks weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Bill Ricks play?
Bill Ricks played 5 seasons.
Is Bill Ricks in the Hall of Fame?
Bill Ricks has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Bill Ricks play?
Bill Ricks was a Pitcher.
How many strikeouts did Bill Ricks have?
Bill Ricks had 206 strikeouts over his career.
How many teams has Bill Ricks played for?
Bill Ricks played for 1 team, the Philadelphia Stars.
How many World Series has Bill Ricks won?
Bill Ricks never won a World Series.
When did Bill Ricks retire?
Bill Ricks last played in 1948.
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