Sam Barnes, baseball player, 1921-1921

Sam Barnes

Born: 12/18/1899 in Suggsville, AL, USA

Died: 2/19/1981 in Montgomery, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-09-14 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Samuel Thomas Barnes

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Biography

Sam Barnes was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played during a brief but notable career in the early 1920s. His time in Major League Baseball spanned from September 14, 1921, to October 2, 1921, when he appeared in a total of seven games. Barnes played as a position player, contributing to his team with a batting average of .182, accumulating two hits over his limited time on the field. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his presence in the league during this era reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves amidst a competitive landscape. Though Barnes's career was short-lived, it occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift from the deadball era to one that would soon showcase the power-hitting stars of the 1920s. His experiences and the unique context of his playing days provide a window into the formative years of modern baseball, highlighting the perseverance of those who sought to make their mark in the game despite limited opportunities.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 11 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.182 0.357 0.273 0.630 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
1921 DET AL 7 11 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 6 11 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 DET 2B 2 0 6 11 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Auburn University Auburn AL 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921