1922 Detroit Stars season facts for kids

The 1922 Detroit Stars baseball team was a fantastic team that played in the Negro National League. This was a special league for African American baseball players during a time when they were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball.

In the 1922 baseball season, the Stars had a great record of 58 wins, 32 losses, and 1 tie. They played their home games at Mack Park in Detroit. The team was owned by Tenny Blount, and their catcher, Bruce Petway, was also their manager.

Meet the Star Players

The 1922 Detroit Stars had many talented players. Here are some of the key players who helped the team succeed:

Top Hitters

• Edgar Wesley (First Baseman): Edgar was from Texas and was the team's best hitter. He hit for a .349 batting average, which means he got a hit almost 35% of the time he tried. He also hit nine home runs and brought in 68 runs for the team.
• Clarence Smith (Left Fielder): Clarence was amazing at bringing in runs, leading the team with 73 RBIs (runs batted in). He also had a strong batting average of .345 and hit six home runs.
• Clint Thomas (Center Fielder): Known as "Hawk" or "The Black DiMaggio," Clint was a powerful player. He hit .321, had 10 triples, seven home runs, and brought in 67 runs. He was also fast, stealing 12 bases!
• Frank Warfield (Second Baseman): Frank was a solid hitter, with a .318 batting average. He played in 80 games, showing how important he was to the team.
• Isaac Lane (Third Baseman): Isaac hit .292 in 57 games. He was a key player at third base.

Ace Pitchers

• Andy Cooper: Andy was a left-handed pitcher from Texas. He won 12 games and lost 5, with a good ERA (Earned Run Average) of 3.70. This means he didn't give up many earned runs per game. He was so good that he was later added to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006!
• Bill Holland: Bill was a right-handed pitcher who played for 23 seasons in the Negro leagues. In 1922, he won 13 games and lost 12. His ERA was an excellent 3.01, which was one of the best in the Negro National League that year.
• Bill Force: Bill was a left-handed pitcher from Georgia. He won 11 games and lost 6 for the Stars in 1922. He even pitched a no-hitter on June 27, 1922! A no-hitter is when a pitcher plays an entire game without letting the other team get any hits. He also helped with another no-hitter earlier in the season.
• Jack Marshall: Jack was a right-handed pitcher who won 6 games and lost 5 for the team. He appeared in 19 games, helping the Stars win many matches.

Team Roster

Here is a list of the players who were part of the 1922 Detroit Stars team:

Name	Image	Position	Height	Weight	Bats/Throws	Place of birth	Year of birth
Jesse Barber		CF	6'0"	176	Left/Right	Charlottesville, VA	1888
George Bennette		RF	5'8"	150	Left/	Chicago	1901
Andy Cooper		P	5'10"	200	Right/Left	Washington County, TX	1896
Pepper Daniels		C	5'10"	192	Right/Right	Valdosta, GA	1902
Bill Force		P	5'9"	165	Right/Right	Walker County, GA	1895
Bill Holland		P	5'9"	180	Both/Right	Alexandria, IN	1901
Jack Johnson		LF
Johnny Jones		RF			Right/Right		1899
Isaac Lane		3B	5'10"	161	Left/Right	Screven, GA	1888
Kid Lowe		3B	5'5"	168	/Right	Mobile, AL	1900
Jack Marshall		P	5'9"	167	Right/Right	Carrollton, MD	1893
Bruce Petway		C	5'10"	159	Both/Right	Nashville, TN	1885
Bill Riggins		SS	5'8"	160	Both/Right	Colp, IL	1900
Clarence Smith		LF	5'10"	185	Right/Right
Clint Thomas		CF	5'9"	186	Right/Right	Greenup, KY	1896
Frank Warfield		2B	5'7"	160	Right/Right	Pembroke, KY	1899
Johnie Watson		RF	5'10"	175		Beaumont, TX	1896
Edgar Wesley		1B	5'11"	215	Left/Left	Waco, TX	1891
Poindexter Williams		C	6'0"	195	Right/Right	Decatur, AL	1897
Charley Wilson		P				Roanoke, VA	1895