George “Tank” Carr was a power-hitting first baseman who starred in the Negro Leagues in the 1920s. “Good hitter with power, but career was shortened …” Bill James Carr began his career in the California Winter League, which was an integrated league. In the CWL he hit .317 against major-league […]
John Beckwith, The Black Bomber, was one of the premiere power hitters in the Negro Leagues. In addition to his power, he also hit for a high average. “Not only can Beckwith hit harder than any Negro ball player, but any man in the world.” Babe Ruth Although he played […]
Harry “Beans” Salmon was one of the aces for the Birmingham Black Barons in the 1920s. He had an outstanding fastball and excellent control. “Harry Salmon pitched from one side like Ewell Blackwell of the Reds. I never did see anyone pitch like that. He was hard to hit. He […]
Charlie Blackwell was one of the best Negro League outfielders – a contact hitter with good power and an excellent eye, as well as having good speed. “An excellent contact hitter, he had a good eye at the plate and seldom struck out, but also had good power.” historian/author James […]
Smokey Joe Williams is thought by many to be the greatest pitcher ever to pitch in the Negro Leagues. At the very least he led the way for Satchel Paige, and many who saw him play thought he was as good if not better than Paige. “You take a guy […]
Willard “Home Run” Brown was a premiere free-swinging power hitter in the 1940s, leading the Kansas City Monarchs to 6 pennants in 10 seasons from 1937-1946. His Monarchs won the World Series in 1942. “Brown is one who challenged the feats of Josh Gibson. He was like Gibson in some […]
Bernardo Baro was a Cuban outfielder who played in the Negro Leagues and the Cuban League. The left-handed batter was a 5-tool player and a solid outfielder, although he sometimes showed off too much in the outfield. He was part of one of the greatest outfields in black baseball history, […]
Bill Foster was a left-handed pitcher who had an outstanding career. He was the much younger half-brother of Hall of Famer Rube Foster. “Bill Foster was my star pitcher, not even barring Satchel Paige.” manager Dave Malarcher Bill Foster’s career spanned from 1923-1938. Primarily known for his time with the […]
Frank Warfield was an outstanding fielding second baseman whose range, hands, and unique snap throw made him an ideal double play partner. He was also a good contact hitter, adept at the hit-and-run and sacrifice bunting. He had great speed and was an excellent base runner. “Frank Warfield was an […]
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