Red Barnes
Born: 12/25/1903 in Suggsville, AL, USA
Died: 7/3/1959 in Mobile, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-09-29 | Final Game: 1930-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Emile Deering Barnes
Biography
Red Barnes was a professional baseball player born in 1903, who played in the major leagues from 1927 until his retirement in 1930. Primarily serving as a position player, Barnes participated in a total of 286 games throughout his career. He recorded 225 hits, accumulating a batting average of .269. Known for his versatility at the plate, he contributed 8 home runs and 97 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed with 12 stolen bases.
Barnes played during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the game evolve from the tail end of the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that began to take shape in the 1930s. Despite the challenges of competing in a league that included future Hall of Famers and burgeoning talents, Barnes managed to make a mark with his consistent batting and solid overall performance. His contributions to his teams during the late 1920s and early 1930s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 836 | 152 | 225 | 41 | 24 | 8 | 97 | 12 | 95 | 76 | 0.269 | 0.347 | 0.404 | 0.752 | -71.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 3 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 114 | 417 | 82 | 127 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 51 | 7 | 55 | 38 | 0.305 | 1413.7 |
| 1929 | WSN | AL | 72 | 130 | 16 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 0.200 | -680.6 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 85 | 266 | 48 | 66 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 0.248 | -804.2 |
| 1930 | WSN | AL | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | -804.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 209 | 0 | 485 | 25 | 25 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928 | WS1 | OF | 104 | 0 | 255 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| 1929 | WS1 | OF | 30 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHA | OF | 72 | 0 | 179 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 179 |
| Right Field | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1924, 1925, 1926 |