Vince Barton, baseball player, 1931-1932

Vince Barton

Born: 2/1/1908 in Edmonton, AB, CAN

Died: 9/13/1973 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1931-07-17 | Final Game: 1932-07-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Vincent David Barton

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Biography

Vince Barton, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1931 to 1932. Primarily a position player, Barton made an impact in the early years of Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning out of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his brief career, he played in 102 games, recording 87 hits and demonstrating his power with 16 home runs, alongside 65 RBIs. Despite finishing with a batting average of .233, Barton showcased his potential as a contributor to his team's offensive efforts. Barton’s playing style was characterized by a blend of power and grit, as evidenced by his notable home run total relative to his overall hits. He also contributed defensively and on the base paths, as reflected by his single stolen base. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Barton's participation in the game during the early 1930s places him among the ranks of those who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport, making him a part of baseball's rich tapestry during a formative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 373 64 87 12 4 16 65 1 29 62 0.233 0.306 0.416 0.721 -63.6

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.727 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
1931 CHC NL 66 239 45 57 10 1 13 50 1 21 40 0.238 .276 (-14%) .338 (-4%) .388 (+16%) .726 (+7%) 289.6
1932 CHC NL 36 134 19 30 2 3 3 15 0 8 22 0.224 .275 (-19%) .335 (-19%) .391 (-10%) .726 (-14%) -353.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 95 0 197 5 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 CHN OF 61 0 133 2 5 0
1932 CHN OF 34 0 64 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 95