Barney Koch, baseball player, 1944-1944

Barney Koch

Born: 3/23/1923 in Campbell, NE, USA

Died: 6/6/1987 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-07-23 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Barnett Koch

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Biography

Barney Koch was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from July 23, 1944, to October 1, 1944, during which he participated in 33 games. Koch recorded a total of 21 hits, contributing to a batting average of .219. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in one run throughout his short tenure in the league. His speed on the bases was limited, as he finished his career with zero stolen bases. Koch's time in Major League Baseball coincided with the tail end of World War II, a period that saw many players enlist in the military, resulting in a unique mix of talent in the league. Despite the challenges of a shortened career due to the war and other factors, Koch's participation in the game during this era highlights the diverse experiences of players who contributed to the sport during tumultuous times in American history. While his statistical achievements may not reflect those of more prominent players, his role as a part of the baseball landscape in the 1940s remains a testament to the era's competitive spirit.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 96 11 21 2 0 0 1 0 3 9 0.219 0.242 0.240 0.482 -463.2

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.482 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 29.5% 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
1944 BRO NL 33 96 11 21 2 0 0 1 0 3 9 0.219 .261 (-16%) .325 (-26%) .357 (-33%) .683 (-29%) -463.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 29 0 65 65 6 10
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 BRO 2B 29 0 65 65 6 10
1944 BRO SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 29
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oregon Eugene OR 1943