Emory Long
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Emory Long was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 6 teams, including the Atlanta Black Crackers. In 36 career games, he hit .167 with 21 hits, 1 home runs, and 15 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 162 lb
- Died
- 3/6/1976 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Full name: Emory Lamar Long
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 126 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .167 | .216 | .198 | .415 | -466 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.
Career OBP .216 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.
Career SLG .198 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.
Career OPS .415 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 42.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | BCA | NSL | 6 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CAG | IND | 3 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .545 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | IA | NAL | 17 | 64 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | .172 | .276 (-38%) | .342 (-32%) | .398 (-57%) | .740 (-45%) | -465.7 |
| 1938 | SEN | NN2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | PS | NN2 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | KCM | NAL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 36 | 126 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -466 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 43 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .163 |
| Away | 20 | 67 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 2 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-05-09 | KCM | CAG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-06-06 | PH5 | HOM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-06-02 | PH5 | NW2 | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-06-02 | PH5 | NW2 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-26 | PH5 | HOM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-19 | PH5 | NW2 | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-19 | PH5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-05-18 | PH5 | NW2 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-18 | PH5 | NW2 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-28 | WBS | PH5 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 32 |
Emory Long: the record in brief
The season rows for Emory Long begin in 1932. The season rows list, in order, the Atlanta Black Crackers (1932), the Chicago American Giants (1936), the Indianapolis Athletics (1937), the Washington Black Senators (1938), the Philadelphia Stars (1940), and the Kansas City Monarchs (1945). Born on November 20, 1912, in Atlanta, GA, USA, Long is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 162 pounds. Long died on March 6, 1976, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. Emory Long was the playing name; the full given name is Emory Lamar.
In 36 games and 126 at bats, Long batted .167 with 21 hits, plus 1 home run and 15 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .216 and the slugging percentage .198, for an OPS of .415. Long's .167 average ran 38.9% below the .273 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Long's .415 stands 42.9% below the league's .727. The highest hit total in a season was 11, in 1937.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emory Long
- Was Emory Long a pitcher?
- No. Emory Long was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Emory Long hit?
- Emory Long hit 1 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What was Emory Long's career batting average?
- Emory Long batted .167 over his career, with 21 hits in 126 at bats.
- How many RBI did Emory Long have?
- Emory Long drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Emory Long in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emory Long has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Emory Long play for?
- Emory Long played for the Atlanta Black Crackers, the Chicago American Giants, the Indianapolis Athletics, the Washington Black Senators, the Philadelphia Stars, and the Kansas City Monarchs.