Russ Dedeaux
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Russ Dedeaux was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Eagles and the New York Black Yankees. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 13.50 ERA and 5 strikeouts. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 1/2/1956 in Newark, NJ, USA
Full name: Russell Louis Dedeaux
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NE | NN2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 9.39 | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | NBY | NN2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NBY | NN2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 36.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 13.50 | — | 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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 62.2% below league average.
Career SLG .125 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.
Career OPS .250 vs. league average .697 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NE | NN2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | NBY | NN2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NBY | NN2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 15.2 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0.00 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-08-27 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-07 | NY5 | PH5 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-07 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-17 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-03 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-27 | NW2 | BLG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-08-27 | NY5 | NW2 | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-07 | NY5 | PH5 | W | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-08-03 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-27 | NW2 | BLG | — | 4.1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Russ Dedeaux: the record in brief
The season rows for Russ Dedeaux begin in 1941. By club, Dedeaux's seasons break down as the Newark Eagles (1941) and the New York Black Yankees (1941 to 1946). The bio lists Dedeaux as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 150 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. The birth record reads December 7, 1913, in New Orleans, LA, USA. Dedeaux died on January 2, 1956, in Newark, NJ, USA. Russ Dedeaux was the playing name; the full given name is Russell Louis.
Dedeaux pitched in 4 games, starting 2, and finished with a 0-2 record and 13.50 ERA. Also on Dedeaux's record: 5 strikeouts. The league ERA over Dedeaux's seasons was 3.76, so the 13.50 figure ran 258.8% worse than average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russ Dedeaux
- Was Russ Dedeaux a pitcher?
- Yes. Russ Dedeaux pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Russ Dedeaux hit?
- Russ Dedeaux hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Russ Dedeaux play for?
- Russ Dedeaux played for 2 teams: the Newark Eagles (1941) and the New York Black Yankees (1941, 1946).
- What were Russ Dedeaux's career stats?
- In 4 games, Russ Dedeaux went 0-2 with a 13.50 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 10.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Russ Dedeaux play?
- Russ Dedeaux played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Russ Dedeaux and how much did he weigh?
- Russ Dedeaux was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Russ Dedeaux's career ERA?
- Russ Dedeaux finished with a 13.50 career ERA, going 0-2 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Russ Dedeaux have?
- Russ Dedeaux recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Russ Dedeaux in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Russ Dedeaux has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.