Scotty Barr

Born: 10/6/1886 in Bristol, TN, USA

Died: 12/2/1934 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-08-22 | Final Game: 1909-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Hyder Edward Barr

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Biography

Scotty Barr, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1908 to 1909, during a transformative era in baseball when the sport was beginning to establish its modern identity. Barr played primarily as a position player and appeared in 41 games over his brief career. Although he faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .112, he contributed to his teams with 12 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. Despite his limited offensive output, Barr's presence on the field reflected the grit and determination of players in the sport's formative years. He played during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play, setting the stage for future generations of athletes. While his impact may not have been statistically significant, Barr's journey through the game serves as a reminder of the many players who helped shape baseball into the beloved American pastime it is today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	107	9	12	3	0	0	2	2	14	22	0.112	0.228	0.140	0.368	-569.4

Career AVG .112 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .140 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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
1908	PHA	AL	19	56	4	8	2	0	0	1	0	3	10	0.143	.240 (-41%)	.298 (-33%)	.306 (-42%)	.605 (-37%)	-294.8
1909	PHA	AL	22	51	5	4	1	0	0	1	2	11	12	0.078	.244 (-68%)	.306 (-17%)	.312 (-69%)	.618 (-43%)	-274.6