Frank Barnes
Born: 1/9/1900 in Dallas, TX, USA
Died: 9/27/1967 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-04-18 | Final Game: 1930-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Frank Samuel Barnes
Biography
Frank Barnes was a professional baseball player born in 1900, whose career spanned from 1929 to 1930. Primarily serving as a position player, he played in a total of 7 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. Despite limited opportunities, Barnes made an impact with a batting average of .286, showcasing his potential as a reliable hitter. He recorded 2 hits in his career, driving in 2 runs, which reflected his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts, even in a small sample size.
Competing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, Barnes' career was cut short after just two seasons, a common fate for many players of his time who faced stiff competition and often fluctuating opportunities. While he may not be widely remembered in the annals of baseball history, his participation in the major leagues during the late 1920s and early 1930s places him within a pivotal moment in the sportโs evolution, as it moved towards a more dynamic offensive approach.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.0 | 36.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.139 | 0.184 | 0.167 | 0.351 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 112.0 | 71.0 | 38.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.31 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 39.0 | 36.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.139 | 0.184 | 0.167 | 0.351 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 59.0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 112.0 | 71.0 | 38.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.31 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 23 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 7.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7.20 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 8.03 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.375 | 0.429 | 0.804 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |