Bob Barrett

Born: 1/27/1899 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 1/18/1982 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-30 | Final Game: 1929-08-01

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

Full name: Robert Schley Barrett

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Biography

Bob Barrett, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1923 until 1929. Primarily known as a position player, Barrett played in a total of 239 games throughout his career. He showcased his abilities with a solid batting average of .26, accumulating 169 hits, 10 home runs, and 86 RBIs. His performance on the field also included 6 stolen bases, reflecting a blend of power and speed that was notable for the era. Barrett's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and styles of play. He contributed to the rich tapestry of the game in the 1920s, a decade marked by offensive prowess and the emergence of legendary players. While not one of the most renowned figures of his time, Barrett's achievements and consistent performance in the major leagues left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who followed him. After his retirement on August 1, 1929, Barrett's contributions to baseball remained a part of the sport's history, reflecting the dedication and skill of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
239	650	57	169	23	5	10	86	6	32	61	0.260	0.296	0.357	0.653	-1543.3

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
1923	CHC	NL	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	CHC	NL	54	133	12	32	2	3	5	21	1	7	29	0.241	.283 (-15%)	.345 (-19%)	.389 (+6%)	.734 (-6%)	-193.6
1925	CHC	NL	14	32	1	10	1	0	0	7	1	1	4	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BRO	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	BRO	NL	99	355	29	92	10	2	5	38	1	14	22	0.259	.282 (-8%)	.344 (-16%)	.392 (-13%)	.736 (-15%)	-1046.0
1929	BOS	AL	68	126	15	34	10	0	0	19	3	10	6	0.270	.289 (-7%)	.353 (-8%)	.415 (-16%)	.769 (-13%)	-303.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	93	7	4	10
2B	31	55	75	7	12
3B	144	116	239	29	17
OF	1	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1924	CHN	1B	10	69	5	4	8
1924	CHN	2B	25	48	68	7	11
1924	CHN	3B	8	6	8	2	0
1925	CHN	2B	4	7	7	0	1
1925	CHN	3B	6	6	2	0	2
1927	BRO	3B	96	76	167	21	12
1929	BOS	1B	4	24	2	0	2
1929	BOS	2B	2	0	0	0	0
1929	BOS	3B	34	28	62	6	3
1929	BOS	OF	1	1	0	0	0