Frank Barnes

Born: 1/9/1900 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 9/27/1967 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-18 | Final Game: 1930-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frank Samuel Barnes

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Biography

Frank Barnes was a professional baseball player born in 1900, whose career spanned from 1929 to 1930. Primarily serving as a position player, he played in a total of 7 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. Despite limited opportunities, Barnes made an impact with a batting average of .286, showcasing his potential as a reliable hitter. He recorded 2 hits in his career, driving in 2 runs, which reflected his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts, even in a small sample size. Competing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, Barnes' career was cut short after just two seasons, a common fate for many players of his time who faced stiff competition and often fluctuating opportunities. While he may not be widely remembered in the annals of baseball history, his participation in the major leagues during the late 1920s and early 1930s places him within a pivotal moment in the sport’s evolution, as it moved towards a more dynamic offensive approach.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
39.0	36.0	5.0	5.0	1.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	0.139	0.184	0.167	0.351

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
59.0	0	0	18.0	14.0	0	0	0.0	112.0	71.0	38.0	5.0	0	0	2.31

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1949	39.0	36.0	5.0	5.0	1.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	0.139	0.184	0.167	0.351

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1949	59.0	0	0	18.0	14.0	0	0	0.0	112.0	71.0	38.0	5.0	0	0	2.31

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	6	3	0	0	0	17.3	23	15	0	16	2	7.79	0

Career ERA 7.79 vs. league average 4.70 across their career seasons — 65.9% 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
1929	DET	AL	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	5.0	10	4	3	0	7.20	—	0.0
1930	NYY	AL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	12.3	13	11	13	2	8.03	4.80 (-67%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	7	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.286	0.375	0.429	0.804	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.804 vs. league average 0.776 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
1929	DET	AL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	NYY	AL	3	6	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	13	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	DET	P	4	0	0	3	1	0
1930	NYA	P	2	0	0	10	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6