Herb Barnhill

Born: 7/2/1913 in Hazlehurst, GA, USA

Died: 7/25/2004 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Herbert Edward Barnhill

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Biography

Herb Barnhill, born in 1913, is an active position player known for his contributions on the field and his resilience as a professional athlete. Throughout his career, Barnhill has played in 109 games, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport. With a batting average of .245, he has accumulated 79 hits and driven in 30 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. While he has not yet hit a home run, his four stolen bases highlight his speed and strategic base running, which are valuable assets in the game. Barnhill's active status in the current era of baseball is notable, as he continues to compete against a backdrop of evolving playing styles and advanced analytics. His journey through the leagues reflects the endurance and adaptability required to thrive in modern baseball. As he remains on the field, Barnhill serves as an inspiration to younger players, embodying the spirit of perseverance and dedication that characterizes the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
109	322	31	79	7	1	0	30	4	21	0	0.245	0.294	0.273	0.567	-433.4

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1938	JRC	NAL	8	26	5	10	2	0	4	1	4	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	CBR	NAL	13	34	6	9	0	0	5	0	2	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	JRC	NAL	6	13	2	2	0	0	0	0	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	JRC	NAL	8	22	2	3	1	0	1	0	1	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	KCM	NAL	24	79	4	19	0	1	6	3	4	0.241	.255 (-6%)	.324 (-15%)	.346 (-23%)	.671 (-19%)	-242.4
1944	CAG	NAL	15	36	3	9	1	0	1	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	CAG	NAL	28	87	8	22	3	0	11	0	5	0.253	.260 (-3%)	.328 (-8%)	.354 (-19%)	.683 (-14%)	-191.0
1946	CAG	NAL	7	25	1	5	0	0	2	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	5	0	0	0
C	98	87	490	70	13	2
OF	3	1	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	JRC	C	8	7	36	6	1	0
1940	CBR	C	11	8	45	6	2	0
1941	JRC	C	5	3	24	2	0	0
1941	JRC	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1942	JRC	C	6	6	19	5	0	0
1943	KCM	C	22	20	140	20	3	1
1944	CAG	C	13	11	40	11	4	0
1944	CAG	OF	2	0	1	1	0	0
1945	CAG	1B	1	0	5	0	0	0
1945	CAG	C	26	25	130	16	3	1
1946	CAG	C	7	7	56	4	0	0