Rufus Battle

Born: 11/7/1896 in Arkadelphia, AR, USA

Died: 2/22/1954 in Hot Springs, AR, USA

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Rufus E. Battle

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Biography

Rufus Battle, born in 1896, is an active position player currently navigating the challenges of a professional baseball career. Throughout his time in the league, he has participated in 10 games, contributing 3 hits and driving in 3 runs, which reflects his potential as a role player on the roster. With a batting average of 0.115, Battle exemplifies the struggles many players face in adapting to the rigors of Major League Baseball, particularly in an era where offensive production is increasingly scrutinized. Despite not yet hitting a home run or stealing any bases, Battle's presence on the field highlights the importance of depth in a team's lineup. As he continues to hone his skills, he remains an integral part of his team's efforts, demonstrating perseverance and dedication to the game. His journey through the current landscape of baseball, characterized by a blend of analytics and traditional play, positions him as a player to watch as he seeks to make a lasting impact in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	26	4	3	0	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.115	0.148	0.115	0.264	0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.264 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1924	HBG	ECL	10	26	4	3	0	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.115	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	10	9	22	8	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	HBG	C	10	9	22	8	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	10