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 Batting

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Regular Season
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
1935 26 BE NN2 0.1 23 85 78 9 26 5 1 0 14 0 3 .333 .358 .423 .781 98 .358 98 33 0 4 6
1938 29 SEN NN2 -0.2 7 30 27 4 6 0 0 0 2 0 3 .222 .300 .222 .522 40 .265 48 6 0 0 /6
2 Yrs -0.1 30 115 105 13 32 5 1 0 16 0 6 .305 .342 .371 .714 83 .333 85 39 0 4 6
162 Game Avg -0.6 162 621 567 70 173 27 5 0 86 0 32 .305 .342 .371 .714 83 .333 85 211 0 22
BE (1 Yr) 0.1 23 85 78 9 26 5 1 0 14 0 3 .333 .358 .423 .781 98 .358 98 33 0 4 6
SEN (1 Yr) -0.2 7 30 27 4 6 0 0 0 2 0 3 .222 .300 .222 .522 40 .265 48 6 0 0 /6

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
1935 26 BE NN2 85 0 0 0 -3 1 -2 -0.1 3 1 0.1 .494 .499 0.3 -0.1 4 6
1938 29 SEN NN2 30 -2 0 0 -2 0 -4 -0.3 1 -3 -0.2 .455 .498 -0.1 -0.1 -1 /6
2 Yrs 115 -3 0 0 -5 2 -5 -0.5 4 -1 -0.1 .485 .499 0.3 -0.2 3 6
162 Game Avg 621 -14 0 0 -25 9 -29 -2.4 21 -8 -0.6 .485 .499 1.3 -1.3 17
BE (1 Yr) 85 0 0 0 -3 1 -2 -0.1 3 1 0.1 .494 .499 0.3 -0.1 4 6
SEN (1 Yr) 30 -2 0 0 -2 0 -4 -0.3 1 -3 -0.2 .455 .498 -0.1 -0.1 -1 /6

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1935 26 BE NN2 85 .358 98 .333 .090 0.0 3.5 31.0 6
1938 29 SEN NN2 30 .265 48 .222 .000 0.0 10.0 44.4 /6
2 Yrs 115 .333 85 .305 .067 0.0 5.2 34.2 6
MLB Average .339 100 .288 .120 1.4 8.5 35.3
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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
1935 26 BE NN2 SS 22 22 175.0 97 38 46 13 6 .866 .926 4.32 5.11 3.82 4.06
1938 29 SEN NN2 SS 7 7 59.0 39 16 18 5 4 .872 .918 5.19 5.19 4.86 3.64
2 Yrs 29 29 234.0 136 54 64 18 10 .868 .924 4.54 5.13 4.07 3.96

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bill Sadler born?

Bill Sadler was born on February 28, 1909.

Where was Bill Sadler born?

Bill Sadler was born in Delaware City, DE.

How tall was Bill Sadler?

Bill Sadler was 5-6 (168 cm) tall.

How much did Bill Sadler weigh when playing?

Bill Sadler weighed 157 lbs (71 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Bill Sadler play?

Bill Sadler played 2 seasons.

Is Bill Sadler in the Hall of Fame?

Bill Sadler has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Bill Sadler play?

Bill Sadler was a Shortstop.

How many hits did Bill Sadler have?

Bill Sadler had 32 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Bill Sadler have?

Bill Sadler had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Bill Sadler's average?

Bill Sadler had a .305 average over his career.

How many teams has Bill Sadler played for?

Bill Sadler played for 2 teams; the Brooklyn Eagles and Washington Black Senators.

When did Bill Sadler retire?

Bill Sadler last played in 1938.

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