Red Barkley, baseball player, 1937-1943

Red Barkley

Born: 9/19/1912 in Childress, TX, USA

Died: 12/12/2000 in Waco, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-02 | Final Game: 1943-08-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Duncan Barkley

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Biography

Red Barkley, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the Major Leagues from 1937 to 1943. Over the course of his career, he participated in 63 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable contributor on offense. Barkley finished his career with a batting average of .264, accumulating a total of 43 hits and driving in 21 runs, although he did not hit any home runs. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Barkley's career unfolded during a challenging period in baseball history, marked by the onset of World War II, which saw many players leave the game to serve their country. Despite the difficulties of the era, Barkley made a notable impact on the teams he played for, contributing to their efforts with his solid hitting and versatility on the field. His legacy as a player is remembered not only for his statistics but also for the perseverance and dedication he exhibited during a time when the sport faced significant external challenges.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 163 16 43 9 0 0 21 2 19 26 0.264 0.341 0.319 0.660 -19.3

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
1937 SLA AL 31 101 9 27 6 0 0 14 1 14 17 0.267 .276 (-3%) .342 (+4%) .398 (-18%) .740 (-8%) -96.8
1939 BSN NL 12 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 BRO NL 20 51 6 16 3 0 0 7 1 4 7 0.314 .255 (+23%) .324 (+12%) .346 (+8%) .671 (+10%) 77.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 31 0 75 81 5 20
3B 4 0 1 5 0 2
SS 25 0 25 50 10 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 SLA 2B 31 0 75 81 5 20
1939 BSN 3B 4 0 1 5 0 2
1939 BSN SS 7 0 3 13 3 0
1943 BRO SS 18 0 22 37 7 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 31
Third Base 4
Shortstop 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1934