Cum Posey
Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records
Cum Posey was a baseball player who played in Major League Baseball. Cum Posey was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
- 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
⭐ Hall of Fame 2006
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 140 lb
- Died
- 3/28/1946 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 2006 (Negro League)
Full name: Cumberland Willis Posey
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | PA | 1916 |
Cum Posey: the record in brief
Cum Posey's record comes from the tables on this page. Posey is listed at 5'9" and 140 pounds. Posey was born on June 20, 1890, in Homestead, PA, USA. Posey died on March 28, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Cum Posey was the playing name; the full given name is Cumberland Willis.
Posey's college years, 1916, were spent at Duquesne University. Posey also managed in the majors; that record has its own page.
The Hall of Fame row shows induction in 2006, selected by the Negro Leagues committee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cum Posey
- Is Cum Posey in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Cum Posey was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.