Rex Barney, baseball player, 1943-1950

Rex Barney

Born: 12/19/1924 in Omaha, NE, USA

Died: 8/11/1997 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-08-18 | Final Game: 1950-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Rex Edward Barney

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Biography

Rex Barney was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. Born in 1924, he played from 1943 to 1950, contributing to the game during a period that saw the transition from the tail end of World War II and into a time of growing competition and talent in the league. Barney established himself as a formidable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 35-31 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31. He tallied 336 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations despite the challenges of the era. Barney's playing style was characterized by a powerful fastball and an aggressive pitching approach, which allowed him to effectively challenge hitters of his time. His contributions to the game were significant, as he exemplified the spirit of resilience and determination that many players displayed during an era marked by the aftermath of the war and the evolving landscape of baseball. Though his career was relatively brief, Rex Barney's impact on the field remains a notable chapter in the history of the sport, representing the dedication of players who navigated a rapidly changing environment in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 31 155 81 20 6 1 597.7 474 286 48 410 336 4.31 0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1943 BRO NL 2 2 9 8 1 0 0 45.3 36 32 41 23 6.35 3.50 (-81%) -2433.7
1946 BRO NL 2 5 16 9 1 0 0 53.7 46 35 51 36 5.87 3.59 (-63%) -1342.7
1947 BRO NL 5 2 28 9 0 0 0 77.7 66 41 59 36 4.75 3.97 (-20%) -1625.1
1948 BRO NL 15 13 44 34 12 4 0 246.7 193 85 122 138 3.10 4.10 (+24%) -26.5
1949 BRO NL 9 8 38 20 6 2 1 140.7 108 69 89 80 4.41 4.12 (-7%) -2188.7
1950 BRO NL 2 1 20 1 0 0 0 33.7 25 24 48 23 6.42 4.36 (-47%) -3078.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
155 201 12 33 3 0 0 7 0 7 78 0.164 0.192 0.179 0.371 -742.9

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.371 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 47.7% 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
1943 BRO NL 9 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.056 — — — — 0.0
1946 BRO NL 16 17 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1947 BRO NL 28 27 3 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 12 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1948 BRO NL 44 84 5 14 0 0 0 2 0 2 40 0.167 .263 (-37%) .340 (-45%) .379 (-56%) .719 (-51%) -742.9
1949 BRO NL 38 47 3 10 1 0 0 2 0 1 14 0.213 — — — — 0.0
1950 BRO NL 20 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1949 WS BRO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1947 WS BRO 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 2 4 2 0 9.3 7 7 16 5 6.75

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1949 WS BRO 0 1 1 1 0 2.7 3 5 6 2 16.88
1947 WS BRO 0 1 3 1 0 6.7 4 2 10 3 2.70

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 155 0 20 65 8 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BRO P 9 0 1 7 0 1
1946 BRO P 16 0 7 6 1 1
1947 BRO P 28 0 1 11 0 4
1948 BRO P 44 0 5 28 4 1
1949 BRO P 38 0 4 10 2 1
1950 BRO P 20 0 2 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 155

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 15.0 336 0