Milt Byrnes, baseball player, 1943-1945

Milt Byrnes

Born: 11/15/1916 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/1/1979 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-21 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Milton John Byrnes

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Biography

Milt Byrnes was a professional baseball player born in 1916 who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. He played from April 21, 1943, until September 30, 1945, a period that coincided with World War II, when many star players were serving in the military. Byrnes primarily served as a position player, appearing in 390 games throughout his career. He amassed 350 hits and recorded a batting average of .274, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base and contribute offensively to his teams. Byrnes demonstrated a well-rounded offensive skill set, hitting 16 home runs and driving in 154 runs over his career. While he was not known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his three stolen bases, his hitting prowess allowed him to hold his own during a competitive era in baseball. Byrnes's contributions to the game during a challenging time in American history are remembered by fans and historians alike, marking him as a notable player of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
390 1278 174 350 77 15 16 154 3 199 183 0.274 0.373 0.395 0.768 3635.3

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .373 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.768 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — +13.1% 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
1943 SLA AL 129 429 58 120 28 7 4 50 1 53 49 0.280 .255 (+9%) .324 (+11%) .346 (+17%) .671 (+14%) 1168.9
1944 SLA AL 128 407 63 120 20 4 4 45 1 68 50 0.295 .261 (+13%) .325 (+21%) .357 (+10%) .683 (+15%) 1462.9
1945 SLA AL 133 442 53 110 29 4 8 59 1 78 84 0.249 .260 (-5%) .328 (+10%) .354 (+9%) .683 (+10%) 1003.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1944 WS SLA 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 14 1 0 0
OF 361 0 890 32 12 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 SLA OF 114 0 289 13 1 3
1944 SLA OF 122 0 282 7 7 1
1945 SLA 1B 2 0 14 1 0 0
1945 SLA OF 125 0 319 12 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 96
Center Field 175
Right Field 108