Rufus Lewis

Born: 12/13/1919 in Johnston Station, MS, USA

Died: 12/17/1999 in Southfield, MI, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Rufus Lewis, born in 1919, is an active pitcher renowned for his impressive skills on the mound. With a career record of 20-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.99, Lewis showcases a blend of consistency and effectiveness that has made him a valuable asset to his team. His ability to strike out batters is evident in his total of 190 strikeouts, and he has also contributed to his team's success with 2 saves. Lewis's performance has not gone unnoticed, as he is a two-time All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers in the game today. Playing in an era defined by evolving strategies and increased competition, Lewis embodies the resilience and dedication that characterize successful athletes in professional baseball. His ongoing career continues to inspire younger players and engage fans, as he remains a key figure on the field. With each appearance, Rufus Lewis adds to his legacy, proving that his skills and passion for the game remain strong even in the modern baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 14 43 35 23 6 2 279.7 248 93 12 82 190 2.99 0

Career ERA 2.99 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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
1946 NE NN2 8 2 14 13 7 1 0 91.3 76 20 22 60 1.97 3.59 (+45%) 1727.2
1947 NE NN2 8 6 17 13 11 2 1 111.0 116 57 30 81 4.62 3.97 (-16%) 3573.6
1948 NE NN2 4 6 12 9 5 3 1 77.3 56 16 30 49 1.86 4.10 (+55%) 2334.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 100 16 18 3 1 2 9 0 9 1 0.180 0.248 0.290 0.538 0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 23.9% 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
1946 NE NN2 14 31 7 7 1 1 2 7 0 4 1 0.226 — — — — 0.0
1947 NE NN2 17 42 7 8 1 0 0 2 0 5 0 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1948 NE NN2 12 27 2 3 1 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
3 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 NWS NE 3 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 1 3 2 0 22.0 16 3 5 15 1.23

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1946 NWS NE 2 1 3 2 0 22.0 16 3 5 15 1.23

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 35 4 55 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 NE P 14 13 1 20 2 2
1947 NE P 17 13 1 19 0 0
1948 NE P 12 9 2 16 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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