Pete Varney

Born: 4/10/1949 in Roxbury, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-08-26 | Final Game: 1976-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Richard Fred Varney

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Biography

Pete Varney, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond as a position player from 1973 until his retirement on September 12, 1976. Over the course of his career, he played in 69 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield and infield. Varney recorded a total of 47 hits, which included 5 home runs, and he drove in 15 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Additionally, he demonstrated a modicum of speed on the bases, accumulating 2 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Varney's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensively-minded game. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Varney's contributions to his teams were notable, as he represented the hard-nosed playing style typical of the era. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players during the mid-1970s, a time when the game began to embrace power hitting and a more aggressive approach on the base paths.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
69	190	18	47	7	1	5	15	2	10	47	0.247	0.287	0.374	0.661	-0.6

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.695 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
1973	CHW	AL	5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CHW	AL	9	28	1	7	0	0	0	2	0	1	8	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	CHW	AL	36	107	12	29	5	1	2	8	2	6	28	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.327 (-4%)	.374 (+5%)	.701 (+1%)	-0.6
1976	CHW	AL	14	41	5	10	2	0	3	5	0	2	9	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	ATL	NL	5	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0