Ed Barry, baseball player, 1905-1907

Ed Barry

Born: 10/2/1882 in Madison, WI, USA

Died: 6/19/1920 in Montague, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-08-27 | Final Game: 1907-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edward Barry

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Biography

Ed Barry was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1882, who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1907. He was known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style. Over the course of his brief career, Barry recorded a win-loss record of 1-6 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.53, showcasing his capacity to keep opposing batters at bay despite the challenges of playing in a rapidly evolving league. Barry struck out a total of 34 batters during his time in the majors, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters with his pitching skills. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were part of a larger narrative of the early 20th century baseball landscape, characterized by fierce competition and the emergence of new strategies. Though his career in the big leagues spanned only a few seasons, Ed Barry's legacy lives on as a reflection of the sport's rich history during a pivotal time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 6 12 10 6 0 0 79.0 74 31 5 25 34 3.53 0

Career ERA 3.53 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 32.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1905 BOS AL 1 2 7 5 2 0 0 40.7 38 13 15 18 2.88 2.82 (-2%) -884.2
1906 BOS AL 0 3 3 3 3 0 0 21.0 23 14 5 10 6.00 2.68 (-124%) -595.6
1907 BOS AL 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 17.3 13 4 5 6 2.08 2.50 (+17%) -337.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 23 3 2 1 0 0 2 0 2 9 0.087 0.160 0.130 0.290 0.0

Career AVG .087 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.290 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 53.3% 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
1905 BOS AL 7 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1906 BOS AL 3 9 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1907 BOS AL 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 12 10 4 16 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 BOS P 7 5 2 3 0 0
1906 BOS P 3 3 1 8 1 0
1907 BOS P 2 2 1 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12