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 GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1941 21 NBY NN2 0.1 0 0 3.86 3 0 1 0 0 0 2.1 5 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 15 131 5.81 3.429 19.3 0.0 11.6 3.9 0.33
1942 22 CCB NAL -0.9 0 1 .000 8.31 5 1 3 0 0 0 21.2 29 26 20 1 17 10 2 0 1 112 50 4.88 2.123 12.0 0.4 7.1 4.2 0.59
2 Yrs -0.8 0 1 .000 7.88 8 1 4 0 0 0 24.0 34 27 21 1 20 11 2 0 1 127 54 4.97 2.250 12.8 0.4 7.5 4.1 0.55
162 Game Avg -6.2 0 8 .000 7.88 60 8 30 0 0 0 181 257 204 159 8 151 83 15 0 8 960 54 4.97 2.250 12.8 0.4 7.5 4.1 0.55
CCB (1 Yr) -0.9 0 1 .000 8.31 5 1 3 0 0 0 21.2 29 26 20 1 17 10 2 0 1 112 50 4.88 2.123 12.0 0.4 7.1 4.2 0.59
NBY (1 Yr) 0.1 0 0 3.86 3 0 1 0 0 0 2.1 5 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 15 131 5.81 3.429 19.3 0.0 11.6 3.9 0.33
NAL (1 Yr) -0.9 0 1 .000 8.31 5 1 3 0 0 0 21.2 29 26 20 1 17 10 2 0 1 112 50 4.88 2.123 12.0 0.4 7.1 4.2 0.59
NN2 (1 Yr) 0.1 0 0 3.86 3 0 1 0 0 0 2.1 5 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 15 131 5.81 3.429 19.3 0.0 11.6 3.9 0.33

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
1941 21 NBY NN2 2.1 3 0 1 3.86 5.15 0.14 0.00 100 5.00 0 0.0 1.00 0.0 0.1 1 .513 .500
1942 22 CCB NAL 21.2 5 1 26 10.80 4.50 -0.17 0.00 100 4.67 -15 -1.0 1.00 0.0 -0.9 -13 .307 .494
2 Yrs 24.0 8 1 27 10.13 4.56 -0.14 0.00 100 4.70 -14 -0.9 1.00 0.0 -0.8 -12 .384 .496
162 Game Avg 181 60 8 204 10.13 4.56 -0.14 0.00 100 4.70 -109 -7.0 1.00 -0.3 -6.2 -91 .384 .496
CCB (1 Yr) 21.2 5 1 26 10.80 4.50 -0.17 0.00 100 4.67 -15 -1.0 1.00 0.0 -0.9 -13 .307 .494
NBY (1 Yr) 2.1 3 0 1 3.86 5.15 0.14 0.00 100 5.00 0 0.0 1.00 0.0 0.1 1 .513 .500
NAL (1 Yr) 21.2 5 1 26 10.80 4.50 -0.17 0.00 100 4.67 -15 -1.0 1.00 0.0 -0.9 -13 .307 .494
NN2 (1 Yr) 2.1 3 0 1 3.86 5.15 0.14 0.00 100 5.00 0 0.0 1.00 0.0 0.1 1 .513 .500

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1941 21 NBY NN2 2.1 0.0 6.7 20.0
1942 22 CCB NAL 21.2 0.9 8.9 15.2
2 Yrs 24.0 0.8 8.7 15.7
MLB Average 1.3 9.0 9.1
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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
1941 21 NBY NN2 1 .748 354 0.0 100.0 0.0 /1
1942 22 CCB NAL 10 .360 123 .333 .000 0.0 10.0 0.0 /18
2 Yrs 11 .395 144 .333 .000 0.0 18.2 0.0 /18
MLB Average .324 100 .271 .104 1.2 8.9 32.6

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
1941 21 NBY NN2 P 3 0 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 2.31 0.00 3.20
1942 22 CCB NAL P 5 1 21.2 5 0 5 0 0 1.000 .942 2.08 2.78 1.00 1.84
2 Yrs 8 1 24.0 5 0 5 0 0 1.000 .942 1.88 2.74 0.63 2.35

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Herman Watts born?

Herman Watts was born on December 18, 1919.

Where was Herman Watts born?

Herman Watts was born in Covington, KY.

How tall was Herman Watts?

Herman Watts was 5-6 (168 cm) tall.

How much did Herman Watts weigh when playing?

Herman Watts weighed 152 lbs (68 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Herman Watts play?

Herman Watts played 2 seasons.

Is Herman Watts in the Hall of Fame?

Herman Watts has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Herman Watts play?

Herman Watts was a Pitcher and Centerfielder.

How many strikeouts did Herman Watts have?

Herman Watts had 11 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Herman Watts played for?

Herman Watts played for 2 teams; the Cincinnati-Cleveland Buckeyes and New York Black Yankees.

When did Herman Watts retire?

Herman Watts last played in 1942.

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