Rap Dixon
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (Final season: 1937)
Rap Dixon was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 10 teams, including the Harrisburg Giants. In 585 career games, he hit .329 with 695 hits, 75 home runs, and 456 RBI. Rap Dixon was a 2-time All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 10,751.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 7/20/1944 in Detroit, MI, USA
- Last Game
- 1937-07-15
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Herbert Alphonso Dixon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | 2,111 | 503 | 695 | 135 | 49 | 75 | 456 | 107 | 272 | 13 | .329 | .410 | .546 | .956 | 10,751 |
Career AVG .329 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.
Career OBP .410 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.
Career SLG .546 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +37.1% above league average.
Career OPS .956 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — +28.8% above 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 | 48 | 170 | 20 | 48 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 5 | 13 | 2 | .282 | .283 (-1%) | .345 (avg) | .389 (+1%) | .734 (avg) | 26.7 |
| 1925 | HBG | ECL | 73 | 287 | 79 | 101 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 53 | 16 | 34 | 0 | .352 | .288 (+22%) | .349 (+20%) | .407 (+26%) | .756 (+23%) | 1328.7 |
| 1926 | HBG | ECL | 47 | 186 | 44 | 60 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 40 | 12 | 14 | 5 | .323 | .279 (+15%) | .345 (+8%) | .390 (+38%) | .735 (+24%) | 709.6 |
| 1927 | HBG | ECL | 21 | 71 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .282 | .282 (avg) | .344 (+8%) | .392 (-3%) | .736 (+2%) | 38.3 |
| 1928 | BBS | ECL | 60 | 221 | 53 | 88 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 53 | 15 | 34 | 2 | .398 | .280 (+42%) | .342 (+40%) | .395 (+77%) | .737 (+60%) | 2440.8 |
| 1929 | BBS | ANL | 76 | 277 | 77 | 115 | 23 | 8 | 16 | 92 | 22 | 33 | 0 | .415 | .289 (+43%) | .353 (+36%) | .415 (+75%) | .769 (+58%) | 3081.2 |
| 1930 | BBS | IND | 16 | 59 | 15 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .356 | .293 (+21%) | .354 (+20%) | .429 (+62%) | .784 (+43%) | 442.5 |
| 1930 | CAG | NNL | 32 | 102 | 26 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 4 | 19 | 1 | .275 | .293 (-7%) | .354 (+11%) | .429 (+19%) | .784 (+15%) | 442.5 |
| 1931 | HIL | IND | 44 | 155 | 29 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 22 | 1 | .226 | .276 (-18%) | .338 (-3%) | .388 (-5%) | .726 (-4%) | -96.3 |
| 1931 | BBS | IND | 6 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .368 | — | — | — | — | -96.3 |
| 1932 | PC | IND | 56 | 206 | 47 | 64 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 35 | 8 | 29 | 0 | .311 | .275 (+13%) | .335 (+18%) | .391 (+35%) | .726 (+27%) | 1015.4 |
| 1932 | WAP | EWL | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .700 | — | — | — | — | 1015.4 |
| 1933 | PS | IND | 30 | 114 | 30 | 41 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 0 | .360 | .270 (+33%) | .329 (+30%) | .377 (+49%) | .707 (+40%) | 767.1 |
| 1934 | BBS | NN2 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PC | NN2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | BE | NN2 | 15 | 54 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | .296 | .279 (+6%) | .342 (+16%) | .399 (+7%) | .742 (+11%) | 125.5 |
| 1935 | NYC | NN2 | 19 | 50 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 1 | .260 | .279 (-7%) | .342 (+23%) | .399 (+35%) | .742 (+30%) | 125.5 |
| 1936 | HG | NN2 | 28 | 101 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 0 | .257 | .283 (-9%) | .349 (+4%) | .404 (+27%) | .753 (+17%) | 279.5 |
| 1937 | PC | NN2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 19 seasons | 585 | 2,111 | 503 | 695 | 135 | 49 | 75 | 456 | 107 | 272 | 13 | .329 | — | — | — | — | 11,646 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PC | IND | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 | — | 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 (76 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 42 | 128 | 38 | 41 | 6 | 13 | .320 |
| Away | 34 | 127 | 25 | 28 | 5 | 10 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-07-15 | PTC | PH5 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-11 | PTC | NY5 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-11 | PTC | NY5 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-07-05 | PTC | HOM | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-04 | PTC | HOM | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-06-26 | PTC | HOM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-07 | HOM | PTC | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-06 | HOM | PTC | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-05 | HOM | PTC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-08-08 | HOM | PH5 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 9 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 3B | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 575 | 478 | 845 | 83 | 31 | 12 |
| P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | HBG | OF | 47 | 45 | 71 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 1925 | HBG | OF | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | HBG | 2B | 4 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926 | HBG | OF | 45 | 43 | 71 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | HBG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | HBG | OF | 21 | 21 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBS | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBS | OF | 59 | 57 | 113 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| 1929 | BBS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BBS | OF | 76 | 72 | 139 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 1929 | BBS | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | BBS | OF | 16 | 16 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1930 | CAG | OF | 32 | 31 | 58 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931 | HIL | OF | 45 | 44 | 86 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| 1931 | BBS | OF | 6 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | PC | OF | 58 | 53 | 89 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932 | PC | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | WAP | OF | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | PS | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | PS | OF | 31 | 29 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | BBS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | BBS | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | BBS | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | BBS | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PC | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | BE | OF | 15 | 15 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | NYC | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | NYC | OF | 14 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936 | HG | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | HG | OF | 28 | 26 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | PC | OF | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 128 |
| Center Field | 127 |
| Right Field | 320 |
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Rap Dixon: the record in brief
Rap Dixon's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1924 to 1937. Dixon played for the Harrisburg Giants (1924 to 1927), the Baltimore Black Sox (1928 through 1934), the Chicago American Giants (1930), the Hilldale Club (1931), the Pittsburgh Crawfords (1932 through 1937), the Washington Pilots (1932), the Philadelphia Stars (1933), and the Brooklyn Eagles (1935), with further stops in the season rows. Listed as a right fielder, Dixon batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. The birth record reads September 15, 1902, in Kingston, GA, USA. Dixon died on July 20, 1944, in Detroit, MI, USA. Rap Dixon was the playing name; the full given name is Herbert Alphonso.
Dixon finished with 695 hits from 2,111 at bats in 585 games, which works out to .329, along with 75 homers, 456 runs batted in, and 107 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .410 clip and slugging .546, Dixon finished with a .956 OPS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rap Dixon
- Was Rap Dixon a pitcher?
- No. Rap Dixon was a position player (Right Fielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Rap Dixon hit?
- Rap Dixon hit 75 career home runs with 695 hits.
- What teams did Rap Dixon play for?
- Rap Dixon played for 10 teams: the Harrisburg Giants (1924–1927), the Baltimore Black Sox (1928–1931, 1934), the Chicago American Giants (1930), the Hilldale Club (1931), the Pittsburgh Crawfords (1932, 1934, 1937), the Washington Pilots (1932), the Philadelphia Stars (1933), the Brooklyn Eagles (1935), the New York Cubans (1935), and the Homestead Grays (1936).
- Did Rap Dixon win an MVP award?
- No. Rap Dixon did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Rap Dixon win?
- Rap Dixon was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Rap Dixon's career stats?
- In 585 games, Rap Dixon had 695 hits, 75 home runs, 456 RBI, 503 runs, and 107 stolen bases, with a .329 batting average.
- What position did Rap Dixon play?
- Rap Dixon played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rap Dixon and how much did he weigh?
- Rap Dixon was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rap Dixon hit each season?
- Rap Dixon's home runs by season: 4 in 1924, 8 in 1925, 6 in 1926, 0 in 1927, 13 in 1928, 16 in 1929, 8 in 1930, 2 in 1931, 7 in 1932, 3 in 1933, 0 in 1934, 4 in 1935, 4 in 1936, and 0 in 1937. His most in one season was 16, in 1929.
- What was Rap Dixon's career batting average?
- Rap Dixon batted .329 over his career, with 695 hits in 2,111 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rap Dixon have?
- Rap Dixon drove in 456 runs in his career.
- What was Rap Dixon's career ERA?
- Rap Dixon finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 1-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- Is Rap Dixon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rap Dixon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Rap Dixon make?
- Rap Dixon was selected to 2 All-Star Games.