Barney Reilly, baseball player, 1909-1909

Barney Reilly

Born: 2/7/1884 in Brockton, MA, USA

Died: 11/15/1934 in St. Joseph, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-07-02 | Final Game: 1909-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Bernard Eugene Reilly

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Biography

Barney Reilly was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career from July 2, 1909, to September 6, 1909. Over the course of 12 games, Reilly made a modest impact, recording 5 hits with a batting average of .200. He contributed 3 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases, although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors. Reilly's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more dynamic offensive play and the burgeoning popularity of the sport in America. Although his time in the league was short, Reilly's contributions as a player reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century, when the game was evolving and players were beginning to push the boundaries of athleticism and skill. Despite the limited statistics, his presence on the field remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 25 3 5 0 0 0 3 2 3 4 0.200 0.286 0.200 0.486 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.486 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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
1909 CHW AL 12 25 3 5 0 0 0 3 2 3 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 8 18 33 2 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 CHA 2B 11 8 18 33 2 0
1909 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Yale University New Haven CT 1905