Bud Barbee

Born: 3/16/1914 in Durham, NC, USA

Died: 1/14/2000 in Durham, NC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Quincy Adams Barbee

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Biography

Bud Barbee, born in 1914, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his unique contributions to the game. As he continues his career, Barbee has established a record of 13-12, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 6.39, he demonstrates the challenges faced by pitchers in the modern era, where offensive prowess often overshadows pitching statistics. Throughout his career, Barbee has accumulated 121 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to challenge opposing batters and secure crucial outs. Despite having no saves to his name, his role as a pitcher remains vital to his team's efforts. Barbee's journey in baseball is marked by his selection as an All-Star, a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport. As an active player, he represents a generation of athletes navigating the complexities of contemporary baseball, where strategy and athleticism converge. His ongoing presence in the league not only enriches the history of the game but also inspires younger players who aspire to make their mark on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 12 47 34 10 0 0 221.0 261 157 18 142 121 6.39 0

Career ERA 6.39 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 62.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1937 NBY NN2 2 2 7 5 2 0 0 30.3 53 28 14 21 8.31 4.34 (-92%) -189.8
1938 NBY NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.7 2 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1940 NBY NN2 3 2 8 6 2 0 0 35.3 36 22 24 15 5.60 4.21 (-33%) -1039.1
1940 BEG NN2 6 2 12 9 3 0 0 65.0 69 40 46 41 5.54 4.21 (-31%) -972.4
1942 PS NN2 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 11.7 12 7 7 5 5.40 3.57 (-51%) 14.2
1943 BEG NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.7 5 4 2 1 9.82 — 0.0
1946 NBY NN2 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 5.0 12 10 5 4 18.00 — 0.0
1947 NBY NN2 2 4 12 10 3 0 0 66.3 72 46 44 33 6.24 3.97 (-57%) -2063.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 489 63 130 13 5 6 67 4 52 1 0.266 0.338 0.350 0.687 -495.6

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1937 NBY NN2 19 30 10 16 2 0 2 10 0 5 0 0.533 — — — — 0.0
1938 NBY NN2 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1940 NBY NN2 9 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1940 BEG NN2 16 37 3 7 0 1 2 7 0 3 1 0.189 — — — — 0.0
1942 PS NN2 6 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1943 BEG NN2 42 151 25 44 4 3 1 20 3 14 0 0.291 .255 (+14%) .324 (+9%) .346 (+9%) .671 (+9%) 227.0
1946 NBY NN2 24 87 5 20 2 0 1 7 1 7 0 0.230 .256 (-10%) .328 (-13%) .358 (-20%) .687 (-16%) -227.7
1947 NBY NN2 30 83 8 19 0 0 0 15 0 9 0 0.229 .262 (-13%) .336 (-10%) .376 (-39%) .712 (-25%) -323.1
1948 NBY NN2 23 80 11 19 4 1 0 8 0 9 0 0.237 .263 (-10%) .340 (-7%) .379 (-18%) .719 (-13%) -171.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 76 72 670 31 22 32
3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
C 2 0 2 0 0 0
OF 34 32 55 5 7 1
P 47 34 8 63 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 NBY 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1937 NBY OF 5 5 11 1 2 0
1937 NBY P 7 5 1 9 0 1
1938 NBY OF 1 1 1 0 1 0
1938 NBY P 1 0 0 1 1 0
1940 NBY P 8 6 0 6 3 0
1940 BEG C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1940 BEG OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
1940 BEG P 12 9 3 17 2 1
1942 PS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1942 PS P 4 3 0 2 0 0
1943 BEG 1B 41 39 334 20 11 19
1943 BEG P 1 0 0 2 1 0
1946 NBY 1B 23 22 233 8 8 12
1946 NBY OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1946 NBY P 2 1 0 2 0 0
1947 NBY 1B 2 1 12 1 0 0
1947 NBY OF 13 13 20 4 3 1
1947 NBY P 12 10 4 24 0 3
1948 NBY 1B 10 10 91 2 3 1
1948 NBY C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1948 NBY OF 11 11 21 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 47
Catcher 2
First Base 76
Third Base 1
Left Field 20
Center Field 1
Right Field 13