Napoleon Hairston
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Napoleon Hairston was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Crawfords. In 37 career games, he hit .221 with 29 hits, 2 home runs, and 18 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 208 lb
- Died
- 1/26/1980 in Johnston County, NC, USA
Full name: Napoleon Richard Hairston
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 131 | 28 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 0 | .221 | .311 | .344 | .654 | -232 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | PC | NN2 | 37 | 131 | 28 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 0 | .221 | .272 (-19%) | .341 (-9%) | .392 (-13%) | .734 (-11%) | -232.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 37 | 131 | 28 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 0 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -232 | ||
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 (29 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 3 | .429 |
| Away | 20 | 71 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | .141 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-08-28 | PTC | HOM | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-07 | PTC | PH5 | L | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-06 | PTC | PH5 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-07-31 | PTC | NY5 | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-16 | PTC | PH5 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-16 | PTC | PH5 | W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-13 | PTC | PH5 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-03 | PTC | HOM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-07-03 | PTC | HOM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-06-26 | PTC | NY5 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Napoleon Hairston
- Was Napoleon Hairston a pitcher?
- No. Napoleon Hairston was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Napoleon Hairston hit?
- Napoleon Hairston hit 2 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What was Napoleon Hairston's career batting average?
- Napoleon Hairston batted .221 over his career, with 29 hits in 131 at bats.
- How many RBI did Napoleon Hairston have?
- Napoleon Hairston drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Napoleon Hairston in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Napoleon Hairston has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Napoleon Hairston play for?
- Napoleon Hairston played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords.