Jack Barry, baseball player, 1908-1919

Jack Barry

Born: 4/26/1887 in Meriden, CT, USA

Died: 4/23/1961 in Shrewsbury, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-07-13 | Final Game: 1919-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Barry

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Biography

Jack Barry, born in 1887, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1908 to 1919. Over the course of 1,223 games, he established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate, accumulating 1,009 hits and 429 RBIs. With a batting average of .243, Barry was known for his gritty playing style and tenacity on the basepaths, evidenced by his 153 stolen bases. His power was modest, as he hit 10 home runs throughout his career, but his ability to get on base and score was crucial for the teams he represented. Barry played during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. He was a key member of several teams, showcasing versatility and a strong baseball IQ. His contributions on the field have left an enduring legacy, as he played in an era that set the stage for future generations of baseball players. After retiring on June 23, 1919, Barry's impact on the game continued to be felt, as he became part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1223 4146 532 1009 142 38 10 429 153 396 342 0.243 0.321 0.303 0.624 -2697.6

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — near 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 40 135 13 30 4 3 0 8 5 10 11 0.222 .240 (-8%) .298 (-3%) .306 (-3%) .605 (-3%) -57.3
1909 PHA AL 124 409 56 88 11 2 1 23 17 44 48 0.215 .244 (-12%) .306 (avg) .312 (-17%) .618 (-9%) -418.6
1910 PHA AL 145 487 64 126 19 5 3 60 14 52 60 0.259 .249 (+4%) .317 (+6%) .326 (+3%) .644 (+4%) 495.1
1911 PHA AL 127 442 73 117 18 7 1 63 30 38 43 0.265 .266 (-1%) .336 (-1%) .356 (-4%) .693 (-2%) -199.9
1912 PHA AL 140 483 75 126 19 9 0 55 22 47 38 0.261 .268 (-3%) .335 (avg) .358 (-6%) .694 (-3%) -254.3
1913 PHA AL 134 455 62 125 20 6 3 85 15 44 32 0.275 .259 (+6%) .325 (+7%) .345 (+6%) .670 (+6%) 641.3
1914 PHA AL 140 467 57 113 12 0 0 42 22 53 34 0.242 .255 (-5%) .322 (+1%) .339 (-21%) .661 (-10%) -717.2
1915 PHA AL 54 194 16 43 6 2 0 15 6 15 9 0.222 .250 (-12%) .318 (-11%) .332 (-18%) .651 (-14%) -451.0
1915 BOS AL 78 248 30 65 13 2 0 26 0 24 11 0.262 .250 (+5%) .318 (+7%) .332 (-1%) .651 (+3%) -451.0
1916 BOS AL 94 330 28 67 6 1 0 20 8 17 24 0.203 .248 (-18%) .314 (-12%) .326 (-30%) .640 (-21%) -1094.6
1917 BOS AL 116 388 45 83 9 0 2 30 12 47 27 0.214 .248 (-14%) .312 (-2%) .323 (-22%) .635 (-12%) -655.4
1919 BOS AL 31 108 13 26 5 1 0 2 2 5 5 0.241 .262 (-8%) .322 (-9%) .347 (-12%) .670 (-11%) -186.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 87 10 21 9 0 0 7 3 10 0.241

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1915 WS BOS 5 17 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.176
1914 WS PHA 4 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.071
1913 WS PHA 5 20 3 6 3 0 0 1 0 0 0.300
1911 WS PHA 6 19 2 7 4 0 0 2 0 2 0.368
1910 WS PHA 5 17 3 4 2 0 0 3 1 3 0.235

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 339 19 622 981 56 105
3B 3 3 5 2 1 0
SS 877 284 1599 2607 290 340

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 PHA 2B 20 19 29 56 3 3
1908 PHA 3B 3 3 5 2 1 0
1908 PHA SS 14 14 20 28 6 0
1909 PHA SS 124 124 196 351 43 40
1910 PHA SS 145 146 279 406 63 54
1911 PHA SS 127 0 268 384 39 49
1912 PHA SS 139 0 238 438 55 55
1913 PHA SS 134 0 248 403 32 60
1914 PHA SS 140 0 244 447 39 61
1915 PHA SS 54 0 106 150 13 21
1915 BOS 2B 78 0 143 216 14 19
1916 BOS 2B 94 0 200 282 13 30
1917 BOS 2B 116 0 196 339 14 40
1919 BOS 2B 31 0 54 88 12 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 339
Third Base 3
Shortstop 880

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1914 Baseball Magazine All-Star SS
1913 Baseball Magazine All-Star SS

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1906, 1907, 1908

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1914 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 6.0 64 0
1913 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 8.0 64 0
1912 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 4.0 64 0
1911 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 3.0 64 0