Walter Barbare
Born: 8/11/1891 in Greenville, SC, USA
Died: 10/28/1965 in Greenville, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-09-17 | Final Game: 1922-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 162 lbs
Full name: Walter Lawrence Barbare
Biography
Walter Barbare, born in 1891, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1914 to 1922. Throughout his career, he appeared in 500 games, during which he demonstrated a solid presence at the plate with 462 hits and a batting average of .26. Barbare was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 37 stolen bases, and he contributed with 156 RBIs and 1 home run.
Playing during the early 20th century, Barbare's career unfolded in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would emerge in the following decades. While he may not have been a prolific power hitter, his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset to his teams. Barbare's contributions to baseball are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of the game's history during a time of significant change and evolution in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 1777 | 173 | 462 | 52 | 21 | 1 | 156 | 37 | 88 | 121 | 0.260 | 0.297 | 0.315 | 0.612 | -4623.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 15 | 52 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.308 | 110.2 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 77 | 246 | 15 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 0.191 | -1309.7 |
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 13 | 48 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.229 | -102.6 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 13 | 29 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 85 | 293 | 34 | 80 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 0.273 | -26.1 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 57 | 186 | 9 | 51 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 0.274 | -359.1 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 134 | 550 | 66 | 166 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 49 | 11 | 24 | 28 | 0.302 | -836.8 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 106 | 373 | 38 | 86 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 21 | 22 | 0.231 | -2099.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 0 | 104 | 9 | 2 | 12 |
| 2B | 66 | 0 | 133 | 233 | 10 | 37 |
| 3B | 230 | 0 | 288 | 434 | 31 | 36 |
| SS | 157 | 0 | 349 | 497 | 45 | 73 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CLE | 3B | 14 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| 1914 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CLE | 3B | 68 | 0 | 99 | 141 | 10 | 12 |
| 1916 | CLE | 3B | 12 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 2 |
| 1918 | BOS | 3B | 11 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 1918 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PIT | 3B | 80 | 0 | 109 | 136 | 10 | 11 |
| 1920 | PIT | 2B | 12 | 0 | 21 | 49 | 0 | 6 |
| 1920 | PIT | 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920 | PIT | SS | 34 | 0 | 54 | 102 | 13 | 14 |
| 1921 | BSN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 15 | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| 1921 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921 | BSN | SS | 121 | 0 | 294 | 393 | 31 | 58 |
| 1922 | BSN | 1B | 14 | 0 | 102 | 9 | 2 | 12 |
| 1922 | BSN | 2B | 45 | 0 | 95 | 157 | 9 | 27 |
| 1922 | BSN | 3B | 38 | 0 | 44 | 72 | 3 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Second Base | 66 |
| Third Base | 230 |
| Shortstop | 157 |