Namon Washington
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Namon Washington was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 5 teams, including the Indianapolis ABCs. In 547 career games, he hit .249 with 488 hits, 6 home runs, and 194 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 148 lb
- Died
- 1971 in New York, NY, USA
Full name: Namon Arthur Washington
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 547 | 1,957 | 326 | 488 | 49 | 16 | 6 | 194 | 79 | 204 | 18 | .249 | .323 | .300 | .623 | -4,184 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.
Career OPS .623 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | ABC | NNL | 41 | 163 | 20 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 0 | .227 | .271 (-17%) | .331 (-17%) | .363 (-31%) | .694 (-24%) | -591.1 |
| 1921 | ABC | NNL | 79 | 275 | 44 | 63 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 3 | .229 | .286 (-20%) | .344 (-13%) | .395 (-37%) | .739 (-26%) | -1103.2 |
| 1922 | ABC | NNL | 87 | 337 | 64 | 88 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 13 | 42 | 1 | .261 | .285 (-9%) | .345 (avg) | .397 (-22%) | .743 (-12%) | -527.4 |
| 1923 | ABC | NNL | 81 | 295 | 46 | 83 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 6 | 31 | 0 | .281 | .282 (-1%) | .344 (+1%) | .390 (-4%) | .734 (-1%) | -51.6 |
| 1924 | ABC | NNL | 20 | 65 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .169 | .283 (-40%) | .345 (-40%) | .389 (-57%) | .734 (-49%) | -511.5 |
| 1925 | HIL | ECL | 44 | 128 | 24 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 0 | .234 | .288 (-19%) | .349 (-6%) | .407 (-35%) | .756 (-21%) | -407.5 |
| 1926 | HIL | ECL | 84 | 273 | 38 | 69 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 16 | 35 | 14 | .253 | .279 (-10%) | .345 (avg) | .390 (-21%) | .735 (-11%) | -410.6 |
| 1927 | HIL | ECL | 28 | 93 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 0 | .215 | .282 (-24%) | .344 (-22%) | .392 (-32%) | .736 (-27%) | -408.4 |
| 1928 | PTG | ECL | 8 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NLG | ANL | 66 | 265 | 68 | 77 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 14 | 29 | 0 | .291 | .289 (avg) | .353 (+3%) | .415 (-12%) | .769 (-5%) | -173.1 |
| 1933 | SOX | NN2 | 9 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 547 | 1,957 | 326 | 488 | 49 | 16 | 6 | 194 | 79 | 204 | 18 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -4,184 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .235 |
| Away | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-09-01 | NYL | HIL | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-01 | NYL | HIL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-06-06 | NYL | BLS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-06 | NYL | BLS | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-05-09 | HIL | CUE | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-13 | IN4 | CAG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-05-09 | IN4 | CB1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 4 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2B | 23 | 19 | 47 | 54 | 9 | 5 |
| 3B | 52 | 45 | 67 | 70 | 9 | 6 |
| C | 13 | 13 | 49 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 403 | 364 | 656 | 44 | 19 | 4 |
| SS | 60 | 38 | 80 | 89 | 24 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | ABC | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | ABC | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | ABC | OF | 40 | 39 | 74 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1921 | ABC | 3B | 20 | 16 | 22 | 35 | 3 | 2 |
| 1921 | ABC | C | 4 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1921 | ABC | OF | 35 | 29 | 55 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921 | ABC | SS | 23 | 23 | 51 | 53 | 15 | 6 |
| 1922 | ABC | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | ABC | OF | 81 | 79 | 128 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 1922 | ABC | SS | 9 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| 1923 | ABC | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | ABC | 3B | 28 | 27 | 41 | 35 | 5 | 3 |
| 1923 | ABC | OF | 46 | 44 | 96 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1923 | ABC | SS | 7 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| 1924 | ABC | 2B | 16 | 15 | 35 | 43 | 6 | 3 |
| 1924 | ABC | 3B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1924 | ABC | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | ABC | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | HIL | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | HIL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | HIL | OF | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | HIL | SS | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | HIL | 1B | 3 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926 | HIL | C | 6 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | HIL | OF | 75 | 70 | 123 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 1927 | HIL | C | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | HIL | OF | 24 | 24 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | PTG | OF | 8 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | NLG | 2B | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 1929 | NLG | OF | 63 | 62 | 114 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1933 | SOX | 1B | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | SOX | OF | 7 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 13 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 23 |
| Third Base | 52 |
| Shortstop | 60 |
| Left Field | 312 |
| Center Field | 62 |
| Right Field | 29 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Namon Washington: the record in brief
The season rows for Namon Washington begin in 1920. Washington played for the Indianapolis ABCs (1920 to 1924), the Hilldale Club (1925 through 1927), the Philadelphia Tigers (1928), the New York Lincoln Giants (1929), and the Baltimore Sox (1933). The bio lists Washington's primary position as left fielder. The recorded size is 5'6" and 148 pounds. The birth record reads June 20, 1894, in Hallettsville, TX, USA. Washington's death is recorded in 1971, in New York, NY, USA. Washington's full given name, per the bio, is Namon Arthur Washington.
The batting record for Washington: 547 games, 488 hits in 1,957 at bats, and a .249 average, plus 6 homers, 194 RBI, and 79 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .323 and .300 give Washington a career OPS of .623. Washington's .249 average ran 11.6% below the .282 that the league posted over the same seasons. Washington collected a career-high 88 hits in 1922. 1926 brought the most runs batted in, 41. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .291 in 1929, did not top the league's .289.
Frequently Asked Questions about Namon Washington
- Was Namon Washington a pitcher?
- No. Namon Washington was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Namon Washington hit?
- Namon Washington hit 6 career home runs with 488 hits.
- What teams did Namon Washington play for?
- Namon Washington played for 5 teams: the Indianapolis ABCs (1920–1924), the Hilldale Club (1925–1927), the Philadelphia Tigers (1928), the New York Lincoln Giants (1929), and the Baltimore Sox (1933).
- What were Namon Washington's career stats?
- In 547 games, Namon Washington had 488 hits, 6 home runs, 194 RBI, 326 runs, and 79 stolen bases, with a .249 batting average.
- What position did Namon Washington play?
- Namon Washington played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Namon Washington and how much did he weigh?
- Namon Washington was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 148 pounds.
- How many home runs did Namon Washington hit each season?
- Namon Washington's home runs by season: 0 in 1920, 0 in 1921, 2 in 1922, 1 in 1923, 0 in 1924, 0 in 1925, 1 in 1926, 0 in 1927, 0 in 1928, 2 in 1929, and 0 in 1933. His most in one season was 2, in 1922 and 1929.
- What was Namon Washington's career batting average?
- Namon Washington batted .249 over his career, with 488 hits in 1,957 at bats.
- How many RBI did Namon Washington have?
- Namon Washington drove in 194 runs in his career.
- Is Namon Washington in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Namon Washington has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.