Rufus Ligon

Born: 5/6/1903 in Cameron, TX, USA

Died: 9/24/1992 in Dunlay, TX, USA

Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Rufus Charles Ligon

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Biography

Rufus Ligon, born in 1903, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his resilience and determination on the mound. With a career record of 2-2, he demonstrates a competitive spirit that reflects his commitment to the game. Ligon currently holds an earned run average (ERA) of 4.98, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of modern baseball while contributing to his team's efforts. Throughout his career, he has recorded 10 strikeouts and secured 1 save, highlighting his potential as a reliable asset in crucial moments. As a player in the contemporary era of baseball, Ligon is part of a generation that emphasizes both traditional pitching techniques and modern analytics, making him an intriguing figure in today’s game. His journey reflects the evolution of the sport, where pitchers are increasingly called upon to adapt their styles to meet the demands of a fast-paced, data-driven environment. As he continues to compete, Ligon remains a testament to the enduring spirit of baseball, embodying the qualities of perseverance and skill that define the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 8 3 2 0 1 34.3 39 19 0 5 10 4.98 0

Career ERA 4.98 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 31.1% worse 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 LRG NSL 1 2 3 3 2 0 0 23.0 21 9 2 7 3.52 4.13 (+15%) 477.1
1944 MRS NAL 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 2.3 5 2 2 2 7.71 — 0.0
1945 MRS NAL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 9.0 13 8 1 1 8.00 3.67 (-118%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 23 3 6 0 0 0 5 1 2 0 0.261 0.320 0.261 0.581 0.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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
1932 LRG NSL 8 16 2 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1944 MRS NAL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1945 MRS NAL 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 8 3 0 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 LRG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1932 LRG P 3 3 0 7 0 0
1944 MRS P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1945 MRS P 3 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8
Left Field 1