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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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 Pos Awards
1927 27 BBB NNL 0.0 9 25 24 1 6 0 0 0 2 1 1 .250 .280 .250 .530 44 .256 41 6 0 /3
1 Yr 0.0 9 25 24 1 6 0 0 0 2 1 1 .250 .280 .250 .530 44 .256 41 6 0 /3
162 Game Avg -0.7 162 450 432 18 108 0 0 0 36 18 18 .250 .280 .250 .530 44 .256 41 108 0

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
1927 27 BBB NNL 25 -2 0 0 1 0 -1 -0.1 1 0 0.0 .487 .499 -0.1 0.1 -1 /3
1 Yr 25 -2 0 0 1 0 -1 -0.1 1 0 0.0 .487 .499 -0.1 0.1 -1 /3
162 Game Avg 450 -33 1 0 16 -5 -22 -2.2 15 -5 -0.7 .487 .499 -2.3 1.1 -22

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1927 27 BBB NNL 25 .256 41 .250 .000 0.0 4.0 14.3 /3
1 Yr 25 .256 41 .250 .000 0.0 4.0 14.3 /3
MLB Average .343 100 .290 .110 1.0 7.9 35.5
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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
1927 27 BBB NNL 1B 6 5 50.0 59 54 5 0 3 1.000 .980 10.62 11.25 9.83 10.28
1927 27 BBB NNL SS 1 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 5.40 0.00 4.70
1 Yr 7 5 51.0 59 54 5 0 3 1.000 .980 10.41 11.14 8.43 9.49
1B (1 Yr) 1B 6 5 50.0 59 54 5 0 3 1.000 .980 10.62 11.25 9.83 10.28
SS (1 Yr) SS 1 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 5.40 0.00 4.70

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Shanks born?

John Shanks was born on March 5, 1900.

Where was John Shanks born?

John Shanks was born in Jacksonville, TX.

How tall was John Shanks?

John Shanks was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did John Shanks weigh when playing?

John Shanks weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Shanks play?

John Shanks played 1 season.

Is John Shanks in the Hall of Fame?

John Shanks has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Shanks play?

John Shanks was a First Baseman.

How many hits did John Shanks have?

John Shanks had 6 hits over his career.

How many home runs did John Shanks have?

John Shanks had 0 home runs over his career.

What was John Shanks' average?

John Shanks had a .250 average over his career.

How many teams has John Shanks played for?

John Shanks played for 1 team, the Birmingham Black Barons.

When did John Shanks retire?

John Shanks last played in 1927.

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