Sam Barkley

Born: 5/24/1858 in Wheeling, WV, USA

Died: 4/20/1912 in Wheeling, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1889-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Samuel W. Barkley

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Biography

Sam Barkley, born in 1858, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1884 until 1889, a period characterized by the early evolution of professional baseball. Barkley played in 582 games over the course of his career, amassing a total of 602 hits and demonstrating a consistent ability to reach base with a batting average of .258. He showcased his power with 10 home runs and contributed significantly to his teams with 231 runs batted in, while also exhibiting speed on the bases with 51 stolen bases. Barkley’s playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball in his era, where the game was shifting from the deadball style towards more offensive play. His contributions on the field were pivotal during a time when the sport was gaining popularity and professional leagues were becoming more established. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Sam Barkley remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the athletes who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
582	2329	362	602	125	39	10	231	51	176	95	0.258	0.314	0.359	0.672	2356.1

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.642 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
1884	TL1	AA	104	435	71	133	39	9	1	0	0	22	0	0.306	.243 (+26%)	.278 (+23%)	.327 (+36%)	.606 (+30%)	2024.4
1885	SL4	AA	106	418	67	112	18	10	3	53	0	25	0	0.268	.244 (+10%)	.287 (+9%)	.325 (+17%)	.613 (+13%)	858.4
1886	PT1	AA	122	478	77	127	31	8	1	69	22	58	0	0.266	.246 (+8%)	.302 (+14%)	.331 (+12%)	.634 (+13%)	1205.8
1887	PIT	NL	89	340	44	76	10	4	1	35	6	30	24	0.224	.270 (-17%)	.331 (-11%)	.373 (-24%)	.705 (-18%)	-1078.4
1888	KC2	AA	116	482	67	104	21	6	4	51	15	26	51	0.216	.238 (-10%)	.290 (-10%)	.319 (-3%)	.610 (-7%)	-611.0
1889	KC2	AA	45	176	36	50	6	2	0	23	8	15	20	0.284	.263 (+8%)	.334 (+2%)	.357 (-5%)	.691 (-2%)	-43.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	23	3	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.087

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1885	WS	SL4	7	23	3	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.087

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	70	723	20	15	34
2B	504	1509	1545	235	214
C	2	8	0	2	0
OF	8	9	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	TL1	2B	103	318	358	51	46
1884	TL1	C	2	8	0	2	0
1885	SL4	1B	11	125	3	2	8
1885	SL4	2B	96	286	328	53	38
1886	PT1	1B	2	20	1	0	1
1886	PT1	2B	112	362	328	47	52
1886	PT1	OF	8	9	0	0	0
1887	PIT	1B	53	552	15	12	24
1887	PIT	2B	36	112	114	25	14
1888	KC2	2B	116	341	314	43	44
1889	KC2	1B	4	26	1	1	1
1889	KC2	2B	41	90	103	16	20