John Barthold

Born: 4/14/1882 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/4/1946 in Fairview Village, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-05-17 | Final Game: 1904-06-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Francis Barthold

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Biography

John Barthold was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played as a position player during the early 1900s. His career spanned a brief period from May 17, 1904, to June 8, 1904, during which he participated in four games at the Major League level. Despite the limited exposure in the big leagues, Barthold showcased a notable batting average of .333, collecting one hit in his limited opportunities at the plate. He also contributed two runs batted in (RBIs) during his time on the field. Playing in an era characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach, Barthold's impact was modest, but he remains a part of baseball history as a player who reached the pinnacle of the sport, if only for a fleeting moment. His brief career emphasizes the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves in a competitive environment, and his story reflects the broader narrative of early 20th-century baseball, where opportunities were scarce and competition was fierce.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	10.7	12	6	0	8	5	5.06	0

Career ERA 5.06 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 90.6% 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
1904	PHA	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	10.7	12	6	8	5	5.06	2.66 (-91%)	-361.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	3	0	1	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	1.000	1.333	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +35.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +211.0% above league average.

Career OPS 1.333 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — +114.3% 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
1904	PHA	AL	4	3	0	1	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	PHA	P	4	0	0	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4