Harry Barton, baseball player, 1905-1905

Harry Barton

Born: 1/20/1875 in Chester, PA, USA

Died: 1/25/1955 in Upland, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-15 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Harry Lamb Barton

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Biography

Harry Barton was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who played in the early 20th century, a time when the game was rapidly evolving with the advent of new strategies and styles. His career spanned from April 15, 1905, to October 7, 1905, during which he participated in 29 games as a position player. Although his offensive statistics were modest, with 10 hits and a batting average of .167, Barton contributed to his team in other ways, collecting 3 RBIs and demonstrating speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic offensive play that would follow, Barton was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars. While he did not achieve significant individual accolades, his presence on the field during a pivotal time in baseball history reflects the broader narrative of the sport's development. Barton's brief career may not have left a lasting impact in terms of statistics, but it nonetheless contributed to the rich tapestry of early Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 60 5 10 2 1 0 3 2 3 6 0.167 0.206 0.233 0.440 -286.4

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OBP .206 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.440 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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 PHA AL 29 60 5 10 2 1 0 3 2 3 6 0.167 .248 (-33%) .307 (-33%) .322 (-28%) .629 (-30%) -286.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 6 0 0 0
3B 2 1 1 2 1 0
C 13 8 48 14 3 0
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 PHA 1B 2 1 6 0 0 0
1905 PHA 3B 2 1 1 2 1 0
1905 PHA C 13 8 48 14 3 0
1905 PHA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 13
First Base 2
Third Base 2
Right Field 1