Johnny Barrett

Born: 12/18/1915 in Lowell, MA, USA

Died: 8/17/1974 in Seabrook Beach, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1946-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Barrett

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Biography

Johnny Barrett, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early to mid-1940s. His career spanned from 1942 until 1946, a period that included the challenges of World War II, which led to a depletion of talent in the league as many players enlisted. Barrett was known for his versatility as a position player, appearing in a total of 588 games. Over his career, he accumulated 454 hits, 23 home runs, and 220 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .251. His speed on the bases was notable; he recorded 69 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Barrett's playing style reflected the transitional phase of baseball during the war years, as teams relied heavily on speed and defense in the absence of many star players. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, Barrett's contributions to his teams were significant, helping to keep the spirit of the game alive during a tumultuous time in American history. He retired from professional play on September 26, 1946, leaving behind a respectable legacy as a committed athlete who played through adversity.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
13.0	11.0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.182	0.308	0.273	0.581

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	13.0	11.0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.182	0.308	0.273	0.581

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
588	1811	303	454	82	32	23	220	69	265	201	0.251	0.349	0.369	0.718	2501.2

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — +5.7% above 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
1942	PIT	NL	111	332	56	82	11	6	0	26	10	48	42	0.247	.253 (-3%)	.323 (+7%)	.349 (-10%)	.672 (-1%)	53.8
1943	PIT	NL	130	290	41	67	12	3	1	32	5	32	23	0.231	.255 (-10%)	.324 (-3%)	.346 (-12%)	.671 (-8%)	-369.3
1944	PIT	NL	149	568	99	153	24	19	7	83	28	86	56	0.269	.261 (+3%)	.325 (+12%)	.357 (+16%)	.683 (+14%)	1699.1
1945	PIT	NL	142	507	97	130	29	4	15	67	25	79	68	0.256	.260 (-2%)	.328 (+8%)	.354 (+18%)	.683 (+13%)	1415.7
1946	PIT	NL	32	71	7	12	3	0	0	6	1	8	11	0.169	.256 (-34%)	.328 (-23%)	.358 (-41%)	.687 (-32%)	-369.7
1946	BSN	NL	24	43	3	10	3	0	0	6	0	12	1	0.233	—	—	—	—	-369.7