Honey Barnes
Born: 1/31/1900 in Fulton, NY, USA
Died: 6/18/1981 in Lockport, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-20 | Final Game: 1926-04-20
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Francis Barnes
Biography
Honey Barnes, born in 1900, had a brief and unique career as a professional baseball player. He played during the 1926 season, making a singular appearance in Major League Baseball on April 20, 1926. Unfortunately, his time on the field was limited, as he finished his only game without recording a hit, run, or RBI, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite these statistics, Barnes' presence in the league during a transformative era in baseball history marks him as a part of the sport's rich tapestry.
The mid-1920s were a period characterized by the emergence of the live-ball era, where offensive statistics began to rise sharply, and a greater emphasis was placed on power hitting and run production. While Barnes did not make a significant impact statistically, his brief stint in the majors illustrates the breadth of talent that passed through the league during this dynamic time. Though he did not achieve lasting fame on the diamond, Honey Barnes remains a footnote in the annals of baseball history, representing the many players who dreamed of making their mark in America's pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NYA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Hamilton | NY | 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 |