Frank Barnes, baseball player, 1957-1960

Frank Barnes

Born: 8/26/1926 in Longwood, MS, USA

Died: 10/19/2014 in Greenville, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-22 | Final Game: 1960-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Frank Barnes was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1960. Born in 1926, Barnes made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift away from the more traditional playing styles of the past. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.89. Known for his determination on the mound, Barnes struck out 30 batters and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Despite his relatively short career in the majors, Barnes's journey through the baseball ranks reflected the challenges and dynamics of the era, including the increasing emphasis on pitching specialization. He played during a time when the game was evolving, with the emergence of new strategies and player training methods. While Barnes may not have achieved the statistical acclaim of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the dedication and resilience that defined many players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 15 3 0 0 1 36.7 40 24 4 34 30 5.89 0

Career ERA 5.89 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 53.5% 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
1957 STL NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 10.0 13 5 9 5 4.50 3.83 (-17%) -
1958 STL NL 1 1 8 1 0 0 0 19.0 19 16 16 17 7.58 3.86 (-96%) -
1960 STL NL 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 7.7 8 3 9 8 3.52 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 10 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 74.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 72.0% 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
1957 STL NL 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 STL NL 13 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1960 STL NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 15 3 0 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 SLN P 3 1 0 0 0 0
1958 SLN P 8 1 0 3 1 0
1960 SLN P 4 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15