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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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
1939 25 1TM 2LG 0.3 22 64 60 6 20 4 0 0 8 0 4 .333 .375 .400 .775 124 .367 123 24 0 5
1939 25 TC NAL,NN2 0.3 22 64 60 6 20 4 0 0 8 0 4 .333 .375 .400 .775 124 .367 123 24 0 5
1940 26 TC NAL 0.4 10 27 24 3 10 1 0 1 5 3 3 .417 .481 .583 1.065 221 .519 203 14 0 0 /2948
2 Yrs 0.7 32 91 84 9 30 5 0 1 13 3 7 .357 .407 .452 .859 151 .412 147 38 0 0 5/2948
162 Game Avg 3.3 162 461 425 46 152 25 0 5 66 15 35 .357 .407 .452 .859 151 .412 147 192 0
NAL (2 Yrs) 0.5 21 59 54 6 20 3 0 1 9 3 5 .370 .424 .481 .905 166 .437 160 26 0 0 5/2948
NN2 (1 Yr) 0.2 11 32 30 3 10 2 0 0 4 0 2 .333 .375 .400 .775 124 .367 123 12 0 5

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
1939 25 1TM 2LG 64 2 0 0 -1 0 1 0.1 2 3 0.3 .504 .500 0.4 -0.1 4 5
1939 25 TC NAL,NN2 64 2 0 0 -1 0 1 0.1 2 3 0.3 .504 .500 0.4 -0.1 4 5
1940 26 TC NAL 27 4 0 0 -1 0 3 0.3 1 4 0.4 .526 .502 0.4 -0.1 5 /2948
2 Yrs 91 5 0 0 -2 0 4 0.3 3 7 0.7 .511 .501 0.8 -0.2 9 5/2948
162 Game Avg 461 27 1 0 -10 1 18 1.7 16 34 3.3 .511 .501 4.2 -0.9 44
NAL (2 Yrs) 59 4 0 0 -2 0 3 0.3 2 5 0.5 .514 .501 0.6 -0.1 7 5/2948
NN2 (1 Yr) 32 1 0 0 -1 0 0 0.0 1 2 0.2 .504 .500 0.2 0.0 2 5

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1939 25 1TM 2LG 64 .367 123 .333 .067 0.0 6.3 25.0 5
1939 25 TC NAL,NN2 64 .367 123 .333 .067 0.0 6.3 25.0 5
1940 26 TC NAL 27 .519 203 .391 .167 3.7 11.1 16.7 /2948
2 Yrs 91 .412 147 .349 .095 1.1 7.7 22.2 5/2948
MLB Average .335 100 .283 .120 1.5 8.8 34.3
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Standard Fielding

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Standard Range Factor Baserunners
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG PB SB Awards
1939 25 TC NAL 3B 11 11 85.0 25 9 13 3 1 .880 .906 2.33 2.68 2.00 1.87
1939 25 TC NAL C 1 0 4.0 2 2 0 0 0 1.000 .965 4.50 6.75 2.00 4.90 0 0
1939 25 TC2 NN2 RF 1 1 8.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.80 0.00 1.20
1940 26 TC NAL C 5 3 22.0 16 14 2 0 0 1.000 .986 6.55 7.16 3.20 4.36 1 3
1940 26 TC NAL RF 4 4 24.0 3 3 0 0 0 1.000 .957 1.13 1.65 0.75 1.00
1940 26 TC NAL 2B 1 1 6.0 5 2 3 0 0 1.000 .938 7.50 5.40 5.00 3.30
1940 26 TC NAL CF 1 1 7.0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 .940 1.29 1.93 1.00 1.20
2 Yrs 18 15 117.0 48 27 18 3 1 .938 .938 3.46 3.80 2.50 2.81 1 3
C (2 Yrs) C 6 3 26.0 18 16 2 0 0 1.000 .984 6.23 7.10 3.00 4.45 1 3
RF (2 Yrs) RF 5 5 32.0 3 3 0 0 0 1.000 .957 0.84 1.69 0.60 1.04
3B (1 Yr) 3B 11 11 85.0 25 9 13 3 1 .880 .906 2.33 2.68 2.00 1.87
2B (1 Yr) 2B 1 1 6.0 5 2 3 0 0 1.000 .938 7.50 5.40 5.00 3.30
CF (1 Yr) CF 1 1 7.0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 .940 1.29 1.93 1.00 1.20

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Hall of Fame Statistics

  • Negro League data is not complete. Measures may unfairly penalize players with fewer league games scheduled. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willie Spencer born?

Willie Spencer was born on January 22, 1914.

Where was Willie Spencer born?

Willie Spencer was born in Water Valley, MS.

How tall was Willie Spencer?

Willie Spencer was 5-6 (168 cm) tall.

How much did Willie Spencer weigh when playing?

Willie Spencer weighed 160 lbs (72 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Willie Spencer play?

Willie Spencer played 2 seasons.

Is Willie Spencer in the Hall of Fame?

Willie Spencer has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Willie Spencer play?

Willie Spencer was a Third Baseman, Rightfielder and Catcher.

How many hits did Willie Spencer have?

Willie Spencer had 23 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Willie Spencer have?

Willie Spencer had 1 home run over his career.

What was Willie Spencer's average?

Willie Spencer had a .338 average over his career.

How many teams has Willie Spencer played for?

Willie Spencer played for 1 team, the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords.

When did Willie Spencer retire?

Willie Spencer last played in 1940.

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