1937 Negro American League On-Base Percentage Leaders
How often a batter reaches base
Willard Brown led the Negro American League in on-base percentage in 1937 with .432, 32 points ahead of Les Pearson (.400). It was one of 2 times Willard Brown led in on-base percentage.
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Led the NAL in 1937
Willard Brown
Kansas City Monarchs
.432
On-Base Percentage
.032 clear of Les Pearson
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Full stat line
| # | Player | Team | OBP | G | AB | H | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Willard Brown
|
KCM | .432 | 56 | 214 | 81 | 19 |
| 2 | Les Pearson | SL2 | .400 | 26 | 106 | 34 | 12 |
| 3 |
 Newt Allen
|
KCM +1 | .396 | 57 | 221 | 73 | 21 |
| 4 |
 Lloyd Davenport
|
CT | .385 | 39 | 158 | 54 | 10 |
| 5 | Parnell Woods | BBB | .372 | 27 | 109 | 33 | 11 |
| 6 |
 Henry Milton
|
KCM +1 | .363 | 56 | 213 | 57 | 30 |
| 7 |
 Jess Brooks
|
KCM | .341 | 56 | 197 | 52 | 23 |