Ross Barnes

Born: 5/8/1850 in Mount Morris, NY, USA

Died: 2/5/1915 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-05 | Final Game: 1881-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Charles Roscoe Barnes

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Biography

Ross Barnes was a prominent figure in early professional baseball, playing from 1871 to 1881. Born in 1850, Barnes made his mark as a position player during a transformative era in the sport, characterized by the transition from the amateur game to a more organized professional structure. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 499 games, amassing a remarkable 860 hits and posting a batting average of .36, which highlighted his exceptional hitting prowess. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 346 RBIs, underscoring his ability to drive in runs during a time when scoring was often more challenging than it is today. Barnes was also known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing 103 bases throughout his career, a testament to his aggressive playing style and athleticism. His achievements placed him among the elite players of his time, and he was a key member of the Chicago White Stockings, one of the early dominant teams in Major League Baseball. As the game evolved, Ross Barnes' impact and statistics remained significant, reflecting the foundational elements of baseball that continue to be celebrated in the sport today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
499	2391	698	860	146	47	6	346	103	116	65	0.360	0.389	0.468	0.857	14244.8

Career AVG .360 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +34.0% above league average.

Career OBP .389 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +37.2% above league average.

Career SLG .468 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +39.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.857 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — +38.4% above 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
1871	BS1		31	157	66	63	10	9	0	34	11	13	1	0.401	.286 (+40%)	.311 (+43%)	.383 (+51%)	.695 (+48%)	1224.7
1872	BS1		45	230	81	99	28	2	1	44	12	9	4	0.430	.285 (+51%)	.296 (+52%)	.347 (+67%)	.644 (+60%)	2136.9
1873	BS1		60	320	125	138	31	11	2	60	43	20	2	0.431	.290 (+48%)	.304 (+53%)	.357 (+72%)	.661 (+63%)	3303.8
1874	BS1		51	259	72	88	12	4	0	39	8	8	2	0.340	.273 (+24%)	.282 (+27%)	.333 (+25%)	.615 (+26%)	1033.8
1875	BS1		78	393	115	143	20	4	1	58	29	7	3	0.364	.253 (+43%)	.260 (+44%)	.309 (+43%)	.570 (+43%)	2497.7
1876	CHC	NL	66	322	126	138	21	14	1	59	0	20	8	0.429	.265 (+62%)	.277 (+67%)	.320 (+84%)	.598 (+76%)	3677.8
1877	CHC	NL	22	92	16	25	1	0	0	5	0	7	4	0.272	.271 (avg)	.289 (+12%)	.337 (-16%)	.626 (-3%)	10.1
1879	CN1	NL	77	323	55	86	9	2	1	30	0	16	25	0.266	.255 (+4%)	.270 (+11%)	.328 (-4%)	.599 (+3%)	256.2
1881	BSN	NL	69	295	42	80	14	1	0	17	0	16	16	0.271	.260 (+4%)	.290 (+6%)	.338 (-4%)	.628 (+1%)	103.8

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	7	3	0	0	0	20.25	0

Career ERA 20.25 vs. league average 2.31 across their career seasons — 777.7% 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
1876	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	7	3	0	0	20.25	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	346	111	1039	1143	310	167
3B	13	0	31	29	19	5
OF	4	1	5	0	4	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	141	15	230	490	126	34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1871	BS1	2B	16	16	42	61	15	10
1871	BS1	SS	15	15	44	64	21	3
1872	BS1	2B	45	45	138	162	32	31
1873	BS1	2B	47	0	167	168	56	25
1873	BS1	3B	13	0	31	29	19	5
1874	BS1	2B	51	50	160	167	55	31
1874	BS1	OF	1	1	1	0	2	0
1875	BS1	2B	76	0	253	252	71	35
1875	BS1	OF	3	0	4	0	2	0
1875	BS1	SS	2	0	0	1	1	0
1876	CHN	2B	66	0	167	199	36	22
1876	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1877	CHN	2B	22	0	49	70	23	5
1879	CN1	2B	16	0	44	43	15	5
1879	CN1	SS	61	0	95	211	52	14
1881	BSN	2B	7	0	19	21	7	3
1881	BSN	SS	63	0	91	214	52	17