George Barclay

Born: 5/16/1875 in Millville, PA, USA

Died: 4/3/1909 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-17 | Final Game: 1905-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: George Oliver Barclay

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Biography

George Barclay was a professional baseball player born in 1875, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1905. Primarily recognized as a position player, Barclay made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period that was transitioning from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game of the early 20th century. Over the course of his career, he played in 401 games, amassing a total of 382 hits, 4 home runs, and 140 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .248. His speed on the bases was notable, as he recorded 61 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game not just with his bat but also with his agility. Barclay’s playing style reflected the fundamentals of the time, emphasizing contact hitting and base running. Though his power numbers may not stand out by modern standards, his contributions to his teams were significant in an era where every run mattered. Following his retirement on May 30, 1905, Barclay's legacy as a player endures as a representation of the gritty, determined athletes of early professional baseball, who helped lay the groundwork for the game we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
401	1538	167	382	35	15	4	140	61	62	130	0.248	0.286	0.298	0.584	-2654.3

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
1902	STL	NL	137	543	79	163	14	2	3	53	30	31	33	0.300	.266 (+13%)	.321 (+7%)	.343 (+2%)	.665 (+4%)	530.6
1903	STL	NL	108	419	37	104	10	8	0	42	12	15	48	0.248	.261 (-5%)	.316 (-12%)	.345 (-10%)	.662 (-11%)	-942.5
1904	STL	NL	103	375	41	75	7	4	1	28	14	12	32	0.200	.246 (-19%)	.300 (-21%)	.321 (-23%)	.622 (-22%)	-1435.3
1904	BSN	NL	24	93	5	21	3	1	0	10	3	2	10	0.226	.246 (-8%)	.300 (-14%)	.321 (-13%)	.622 (-14%)	-1435.3
1905	BSN	NL	29	108	5	19	1	0	0	7	2	2	7	0.176	.248 (-29%)	.307 (-33%)	.322 (-43%)	.629 (-38%)	-610.8