Red Barron, baseball player, 1929-1929

Red Barron

Born: 6/21/1900 in Clarkesville, GA, USA

Died: 10/4/1982 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-06-10 | Final Game: 1929-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Irenus Barron

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Biography

Red Barron was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1929 until June 10 of the same year. As a position player, Barron participated in 10 games, where he recorded 4 hits, contributing to a batting average of .19. His limited playing time in the major leagues occurred during a period when baseball was evolving, with the sport moving away from the deadball era towards a more offense-oriented style of play. Despite his modest statistics, including 0 home runs and 1 run batted in (RBI), Barron showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. His time in the majors was fleeting, and he remains a lesser-known figure in baseball history, reflective of many players from that era who had brief careers but nonetheless contributed to the rich tapestry of the game. Barron's experience serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to make their mark in the sport, even if their time in the spotlight was short-lived.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 21 3 4 1 0 0 1 2 1 4 0.190 0.227 0.238 0.465 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.465 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 39.5% 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
1929 BSN NL 10 21 3 4 1 0 0 1 2 1 4 0.190 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 0 12 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 BSN OF 6 0 12 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922