Lafayette Dumas

Born: 3/20/1920 in Muskogee, OK, USA

Died: 2/20/1943 in Muskogee, OK, USA

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Lafayette Napoleon Dumas

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Biography

Lafayette Dumas, born in 1920, is an active pitcher known for his contributions to the game in the current era of baseball. With a career record of 3-5, Dumas showcases a competitive spirit on the mound, and his earned run average (ERA) of 4.3 reflects his ability to navigate the challenges of high-pressure situations. Over his career, he has recorded 26 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to overpower hitters when needed. While he has yet to secure a save, his role as a pitcher is integral to his team's efforts in securing victories. As a player still actively involved in the game, Dumas represents a unique connection to the rich history of baseball, blending traditional pitching techniques with contemporary strategies. His ongoing career allows him to influence younger players and engage with fans who appreciate the evolution of the sport. As he continues to take the mound, Dumas remains a part of baseball's narrative, contributing to the ever-changing landscape of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 5 8 8 6 0 0 52.3 37 25 1 33 26 4.30 0

Career ERA 4.30 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1940 MRS NAL 2 5 7 7 5 0 0 43.3 35 25 31 21 5.19 4.21 (-23%) -292.0
1941 MRS NAL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 2 0 2 5 0.00 3.94 (+100%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 65 7 13 0 0 1 4 1 1 0 0.200 0.212 0.246 0.458 -342.9

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 35.9% 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
1940 MRS NAL 22 56 6 11 0 0 1 4 1 1 0 0.196 .267 (-26%) .335 (-37%) .387 (-36%) .722 (-36%) -342.9
1941 MRS NAL 2 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 10 0 0 0
OF 13 11 12 0 0 0
P 8 8 0 11 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 MRS 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 MRS OF 13 11 12 0 0 0
1940 MRS P 7 7 0 9 2 0
1941 MRS 1B 1 1 10 0 0 0
1941 MRS P 1 1 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8
First Base 2
Left Field 8
Center Field 3
Right Field 2