Clyde Barfoot, baseball player, 1922-1926

Clyde Barfoot

Born: 7/8/1891 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 3/11/1971 in Highland Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-13 | Final Game: 1926-05-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clyde Raymond Barfoot

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Biography

Clyde Barfoot was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1926. Born in 1891, Barfoot made his mark during an era transitioning from the deadball period, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on defensive play, to a time when offensive strategies began to evolve. Throughout his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 8-10, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound in a challenging league. Barfoot struck out 49 batters and recorded 5 saves during his tenure, indicating his role not only as a starting pitcher but also as a reliable option in the bullpen. While he may not have achieved the acclaim of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the spirit of perseverance and dedication typical of players in his time. As the game continued to evolve, Barfoot's experiences and performances contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
14.0 14.0 1.0 4.0 2.0 0 0 2.0 0 1.0 0 0.286 0.286 0.429 0.715

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
2.0 0 0 3.0 2.0 0 0 0.0 40.0 22.0 12.0 2.0 0 0 3.68

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1925 5.0 5.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 0.400 0.800 1.200
1926 5.0 5.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2.0 0 1.0 0 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400
1935 4.0 4.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1925 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 18.0 12.0 9.0 2.0 0 0 7.15
1926 1.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 13.0 4.0 3.0 0 0 0 2.70
1935 1.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 9.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 10 86 5 2 1 5 250.3 293 114 13 66 49 4.10 0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1922 STL NL 4 5 42 2 1 0 2 117.7 139 55 30 19 4.21 4.18 (-1%) -
1923 STL NL 3 3 33 2 1 1 1 101.3 112 42 27 23 3.73 4.03 (+7%) -
1926 DET AL 1 2 11 1 0 0 2 31.3 42 17 9 7 4.88 4.11 (-19%) -817.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 76 5 20 2 1 0 5 0 6 13 0.263 0.317 0.316 0.633 0.0

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1922 STL NL 42 34 3 12 1 1 0 4 0 4 3 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1923 STL NL 37 37 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.189 — — — — 0.0
1926 DET AL 11 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 86 0 6 69 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 SLN P 42 0 2 33 1 1
1923 SLN P 33 0 2 26 2 1
1926 DET P 11 0 2 10 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 86