Rap Dixon

Born: 9/15/1902 in Kingston, GA, USA

Died: 7/20/1944 in Detroit, MI, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Herbert Alphonso Dixon

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Biography

Rap Dixon, born in 1902, was a notable figure in the landscape of early 20th-century baseball, particularly within the context of the Negro Leagues. His playing career, which extended until July 15, 1937, saw him contribute to the vibrant tapestry of African American baseball during a time when the sport was deeply segregated. Although Dixon's official Major League Baseball statistics reflect no recorded games, hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, his legacy is rooted in the cultural and social significance of the era he played in. Dixon was known for his athleticism and versatility on the field, often taking on multiple positions. He played during a transformative period in baseball, when players like him were paving the way for future generations amid the challenges of racial inequality. While he may not have had the opportunity to showcase his talents in the Major Leagues, his contributions to the game were felt within the Negro Leagues, where he represented the spirit and determination of countless athletes fighting for recognition and respect in a segregated sport. His story remains an integral part of baseball history, illustrating the rich heritage of African American players who laid the groundwork for the eventual integration of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	1	1	0	0	5.0	3	0	0	1	4	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1932	PC	IND	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	5.0	3	0	1	4	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
585	2111	503	695	135	49	75	456	107	272	13	0.329	0.410	0.546	0.956	10743.2

Career AVG .329 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.

Career OBP .410 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.

Career SLG .546 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +37.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.956 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +28.8% above 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	48	170	20	48	3	2	4	29	5	13	2	0.282	.283 (-1%)	.345 (avg)	.389 (+1%)	.734 (avg)	26.7
1925	HBG	ECL	73	287	79	101	14	4	8	53	16	34	0	0.352	.288 (+22%)	.349 (+20%)	.407 (+26%)	.756 (+23%)	1328.7
1926	HBG	ECL	47	186	44	60	12	5	6	40	12	14	5	0.323	.279 (+15%)	.345 (+8%)	.390 (+38%)	.735 (+24%)	709.6
1927	HBG	ECL	21	71	12	20	3	2	0	10	2	9	0	0.282	.282 (avg)	.344 (+8%)	.392 (-3%)	.736 (+2%)	38.3
1928	BBS	ECL	60	221	53	88	14	7	13	53	15	34	2	0.398	.280 (+42%)	.342 (+40%)	.395 (+77%)	.737 (+60%)	2440.8
1929	BBS	ANL	76	277	77	115	23	8	16	92	22	33	0	0.415	.289 (+43%)	.353 (+36%)	.415 (+75%)	.769 (+58%)	3081.2
1930	BBS	IND	16	59	15	21	5	0	5	18	1	6	0	0.356	.293 (+21%)	.354 (+20%)	.429 (+62%)	.784 (+43%)	442.5
1930	CAG	NNL	32	102	26	28	7	4	3	26	4	19	1	0.275	.293 (-7%)	.354 (+11%)	.429 (+19%)	.784 (+15%)	442.5
1931	HIL	IND	44	155	29	35	7	6	1	25	5	22	1	0.226	.276 (-18%)	.338 (-3%)	.388 (-5%)	.726 (-4%)	-104.5
1931	BBS	IND	6	19	6	7	2	1	1	4	1	4	0	0.368	—	—	—	—	-104.5
1932	PC	IND	56	206	47	64	18	3	7	35	8	29	0	0.311	.275 (+13%)	.335 (+18%)	.391 (+35%)	.726 (+27%)	1015.4
1932	WAP	EWL	3	10	3	7	2	1	0	3	2	5	0	0.700	—	—	—	—	1015.4
1933	PS	IND	30	114	30	41	10	2	3	23	3	13	0	0.360	.270 (+33%)	.329 (+30%)	.377 (+49%)	.707 (+40%)	767.1
1934	BBS	NN2	5	15	3	4	0	0	0	4	0	1	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	PC	NN2	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	BE	NN2	15	54	14	16	4	0	1	9	6	8	1	0.296	.279 (+6%)	.342 (+16%)	.399 (+7%)	.742 (+11%)	125.5
1935	NYC	NN2	19	50	18	13	3	1	3	12	1	12	1	0.260	.279 (-7%)	.342 (+23%)	.399 (+35%)	.742 (+30%)	125.5
1936	HG	NN2	28	101	27	26	8	3	4	20	4	16	0	0.257	.283 (-9%)	.349 (+4%)	.404 (+27%)	.753 (+17%)	279.5
1937	PC	NN2	5	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	19	3	8	0	0	1	6	3	2	0.421

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1935	NLC	NYC	7	19	3	8	0	0	1	6	3	2	0.421

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	6	0	0	0
2B	9	4	17	15	1	2
3B	5	4	4	5	1	0
OF	575	478	845	83	31	12
P	1	1	0	2	0	1
SS	1	1	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	HBG	OF	47	45	71	11	5	2
1925	HBG	OF	73	0	0	0	0	0
1926	HBG	2B	4	4	12	9	1	1
1926	HBG	OF	45	43	71	7	1	1
1927	HBG	2B	1	0	2	2	0	0
1927	HBG	OF	21	21	34	1	2	0
1928	BBS	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1928	BBS	3B	2	2	2	2	1	0
1928	BBS	OF	59	57	113	10	5	4
1929	BBS	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1929	BBS	OF	76	72	139	11	6	1
1929	BBS	SS	1	1	1	2	1	0
1930	BBS	OF	16	16	24	4	2	1
1930	CAG	OF	32	31	58	4	2	0
1931	HIL	OF	45	44	86	14	4	1
1931	BBS	OF	6	6	11	0	0	0
1932	PC	OF	58	53	89	4	1	1
1932	PC	P	1	1	0	2	0	1
1932	WAP	OF	4	3	5	0	1	0
1933	PS	3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1933	PS	OF	31	29	49	3	1	0
1934	BBS	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1934	BBS	2B	3	0	3	2	0	1
1934	BBS	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1934	BBS	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1934	PC	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1935	BE	OF	15	15	36	6	1	0
1935	NYC	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1935	NYC	OF	14	12	15	4	0	1
1936	HG	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1936	HG	OF	28	26	39	4	0	0
1937	PC	OF	3	3	1	0	0	0