Rufus Battle
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Rufus Battle was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Harrisburg Giants. In 10 career games, he hit .115 with 3 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 2/22/1954 in Hot Springs, AR, USA
Full name: Rufus E. Battle
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 | .115 | .148 | .115 | .264 | 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 .264 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .115 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .115 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 10 |
Rufus Battle: the record in brief
The season rows for Rufus Battle begin in 1924. Battle's only club in the season tables is the Harrisburg Giants. Battle played primarily as a catcher. The bio adds a birth date on November 7, 1896, in Arkadelphia, AR, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds. Battle's death is recorded on February 22, 1954, in Hot Springs, AR, USA. Battle's full given name, per the bio, is Rufus E. Battle.
Across 10 games at the plate, Battle's career line reads 3 hits in 26 at bats for a .115 average, along with 3 runs batted in. Battle's .115 average ran 59.4% below the .284 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .264 to a league .735, 64.1% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1924 with the Harrisburg Giants, 10 games, 26 at bats and 3 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Battle, 10 games, came at catcher. Fielding behind the plate produced 22 putouts and 8 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rufus Battle
- Was Rufus Battle a pitcher?
- No. Rufus Battle was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rufus Battle hit?
- Rufus Battle hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Rufus Battle play for?
- Rufus Battle played for one team, the Harrisburg Giants (1924).
- What were Rufus Battle's career stats?
- In 10 games, Rufus Battle had 3 hits, 3 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .115 batting average.
- What position did Rufus Battle play?
- Rufus Battle played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rufus Battle and how much did he weigh?
- Rufus Battle was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Rufus Battle's career batting average?
- Rufus Battle batted .115 over his career, with 3 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rufus Battle have?
- Rufus Battle drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Rufus Battle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rufus Battle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.