Rusty Payne

Born: 1/20/1922 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 12/3/2002 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Cullen Frank Payne

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Biography

Rusty Payne, born in 1922, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 6 games, showcasing his talents at the highest level of the sport. While his career statistics include 1 hit and a batting average of 0.062, Payne continues to contribute to his team and the game itself, embodying the spirit of perseverance in the face of challenging competition. Despite a limited number of games played, Payne's presence in the league marks him as a player who has navigated the complexities of modern baseball. His journey reflects the evolving nature of the sport, where players from various backgrounds strive to make their mark. As he remains active, Payne’s story serves as a reminder of the dedication and passion that fuels professional athletes, making him a noteworthy figure in contemporary baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	16	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.062	0.167	0.062	0.229	0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 76.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 83.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.229 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 68.3% 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
1940	TIC	NAL	6	16	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	1	0	0	0
OF	4	4	8	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	TIC	C	2	0	1	0	0	0
1940	TIC	OF	4	4	8	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2
Center Field	4