Sam Barnes
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921)
Sam Barnes was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1921 for the Detroit Tigers. In 7 career games, he hit .182 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 150 lb
- Died
- 2/19/1981 in Montgomery, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-09-14
- Last Game
- 1921-10-02
Full name: Samuel Thomas Barnes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .182 | .357 | .273 | .630 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.
Career OBP .357 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.
Career OPS .630 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | AL | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Away | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-10-02 | DET | SLA | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-10-01 | DET | SLA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-25 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-24 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-20 | DET | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-19 | DET | NYY | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-14 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921 |
Sam Barnes: the record in brief
According to the bio, Sam Barnes debuted on September 14, 1921 and played a final game on October 2, 1921. Every season row on the page belongs to the Detroit Tigers, in 1921. Barnes, a second baseman by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-8 and 150 pounds. The birth record reads December 18, 1899, in Suggsville, AL, USA. The bio records the death on February 19, 1981, in Montgomery, AL, USA. Barnes's full given name, per the bio, is Samuel Thomas Barnes.
In 7 games and 11 at bats, Barnes batted .182 with 2 hits. Over the seasons Barnes played, league hitters batted .286; the .182 career figure is 36.5% below that. The season table holds a single row: 1921 with the Detroit Tigers, 7 games, 11 at bats and 2 hits.
The college table lists Auburn University in 1918, 1919, 1920, and 1921.
Every defensive appearance on record for Barnes, 2 games, came at second base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Barnes
- Was Sam Barnes a pitcher?
- No. Sam Barnes was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Sam Barnes hit?
- Sam Barnes hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Sam Barnes play for?
- Sam Barnes played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1921).
- What were Sam Barnes's career stats?
- In 7 games, Sam Barnes had 2 hits and 2 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Sam Barnes play?
- Sam Barnes played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sam Barnes and how much did he weigh?
- Sam Barnes was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Sam Barnes's career batting average?
- Sam Barnes batted .182 over his career, with 2 hits in 11 at bats.
- Is Sam Barnes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam Barnes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.