Dave Barbee

Born: 5/7/1905 in Greensboro, NC, USA

Died: 7/1/1968 in Albemarle, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-07-29 | Final Game: 1932-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: David Monroe Barbee

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Biography

Dave Barbee was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1926 and 1932. Primarily playing as a position player, Barbee participated in a total of 116 games during his career. He recorded 92 hits, which included 6 home runs and 60 runs batted in, contributing to a batting average of .246. His lone stolen base highlighted his speed on the bases, although he was not primarily known for his swiftness. Barbee's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more power-driven game. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field reflected the hustle and grit of players from that era. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and passion that defined the game in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
116	374	44	92	23	7	6	60	1	20	42	0.246	0.290	0.393	0.683	-539.4

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 6.7% below 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
1926	PHA	AL	19	47	7	8	1	1	1	5	0	2	4	0.170	—	—	—	—	-249.6
1932	PIT	NL	97	327	37	84	22	6	5	55	1	18	38	0.257	.275 (-7%)	.335 (-11%)	.391 (+4%)	.726 (-3%)	-289.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	88	0	208	6	5	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	PHA	OF	10	0	18	1	0	0
1932	PIT	OF	78	0	190	5	5	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	77
Center Field	1
Right Field	10