Ed Barney
Born: 1/23/1890 in Amery, WI, USA
Died: 10/4/1967 in Rice Lake, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-07-22 | Final Game: 1916-07-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Edmund J. Barney
Biography
Ed Barney, born in 1890, was a position player who contributed to Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915 to 1916, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of 88 games, Barney accumulated 61 hits, finishing his career with a batting average of .224. While he did not register any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 17 bases and driving in 22 runs during his brief tenure in the league.
Barney played in an era where the sport was evolving, and his ability to contribute on the base paths reflected the style of play that emphasized speed and agility. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, his impact as a player during a transformative period in baseball history remains noteworthy. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in its formative years.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.200 | .000 | 0.200 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.200 | .000 | 0.200 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 272 | 33 | 61 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 17 | 37 | 33 | 0.224 | 0.324 | 0.257 | 0.581 | -112.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 11 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 32 | 99 | 16 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 45 | 137 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 15 | 0.197 | -244.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 76 | 0 | 191 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NYA | OF | 10 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915 | PIT | OF | 26 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1916 | PIT | OF | 40 | 0 | 103 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 49 |
| Right Field | 2 |