Barry Shetrone, baseball player, 1959-1963

Barry Shetrone

Born: 7/6/1938 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 7/18/2001 in Bowie, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-07-27 | Final Game: 1963-06-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Barry Stevan Shetrone

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Biography

Barry Shetrone was a professional baseball player born in 1938, who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1963. Primarily serving as a position player, Shetrone's career was brief yet notable, encompassing a total of 60 games. During his time in the league, he recorded 23 hits, including one home run, and drove in seven runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .205. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he also notched three stolen bases, showcasing his agility and competitive spirit. Shetrone's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the advent of the modern game and evolving player dynamics. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, his contributions on the field reflected the determination and passion that defined many players of his era. After his retirement on June 7, 1963, Shetrone remained a part of baseball lore, representing a generation of athletes who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 112 12 23 2 1 1 7 3 5 16 0.205 0.237 0.268 0.505 -432.6

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.505 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
1959 BAL AL 33 79 8 16 1 1 0 5 3 5 9 0.203 .256 (-21%) .323 (-24%) .392 (-39%) .715 (-32%) -432.6
1960 BAL AL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1961 BAL AL 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1962 BAL AL 21 24 3 6 1 0 1 1 0 0 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1963 WS2 AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 31 20 50 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 BAL OF 23 17 36 0 2 0
1961 BAL OF 2 1 3 0 0 0
1962 BAL OF 6 2 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 21
Right Field 2