Curt Barclay
Born: 8/22/1931 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 3/25/1985 in Missoula, MT, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-04-21 | Final Game: 1959-04-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Curtis Cordell Barclay
Biography
Curt Barclay was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1959. Born in 1931, Barclay made his debut during an era that was transitioning into the more modern game of baseball following the post-war period. He showcased his skills primarily with a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 10-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, indicating his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay.
Throughout his brief career, Barclay accumulated a total of 73 strikeouts, reflecting his capability as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not record any saves. His contributions to the game came during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized, and he played a role in the evolution of pitching strategies in the late 1950s. While his career may not have been lengthy, his performance in the league solidified his place in baseball history as part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future stars.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 44 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 199.3 | 214 | 77 | 24 | 55 | 73 | 3.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 9 | 37 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 183.0 | 196 | 70 | 48 | 67 | 3.44 | -964.5 |
| 1958 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2.81 | - |
| 1959 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 64 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.234 | 0.258 | 0.281 | 0.539 | -394.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 37 | 58 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.190 | -394.9 |
| 1958 | SFG | NL | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | SFG | NL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 44 | 29 | 9 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | NY1 | P | 37 | 28 | 6 | 48 | 2 | 4 |
| 1958 | SFN | P | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |