Clyde Barnhart
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1928)
Clyde Barnhart was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1928 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 9 seasons. In 814 career games, he hit .295 with 788 hits, 27 home runs, and 436 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,782.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- Died
- 1/21/1980 in Hagerstown, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-09-22
- Last Game
- 1928-08-23
Full name: Clyde Lee Barnhart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 814 | 2,673 | 404 | 788 | 121 | 61 | 27 | 436 | 35 | 265 | 149 | .295 | .360 | .416 | .776 | 2,782 |
Career AVG .295 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .360 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .416 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Career OPS .776 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — +5.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 12 | 46 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .326 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 124 | 449 | 66 | 116 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 62 | 3 | 32 | 36 | .258 | .286 (-10%) | .344 (-9%) | .395 (-6%) | .739 (-8%) | -643.7 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 75 | 209 | 30 | 69 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 38 | 3 | 25 | 7 | .330 | .285 (+16%) | .345 (+16%) | .397 (+7%) | .743 (+11%) | 501.6 |
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 114 | 327 | 60 | 106 | 25 | 13 | 9 | 72 | 5 | 47 | 21 | .324 | .282 (+15%) | .344 (+19%) | .390 (+44%) | .734 (+32%) | 2046.8 |
| 1924 | PIT | NL | 102 | 344 | 49 | 95 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 51 | 8 | 30 | 17 | .276 | .283 (-3%) | .345 (-2%) | .389 (-1%) | .734 (-2%) | -127.9 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 142 | 539 | 85 | 175 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 114 | 9 | 59 | 25 | .325 | .288 (+13%) | .349 (+12%) | .407 (+10%) | .756 (+11%) | 1291.2 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 76 | 203 | 26 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 13 | .192 | .279 (-31%) | .345 (-20%) | .390 (-47%) | .735 (-34%) | -1076.4 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 108 | 360 | 65 | 115 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 54 | 2 | 37 | 19 | .319 | .282 (+13%) | .344 (+12%) | .392 (+10%) | .736 (+11%) | 795.5 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 61 | 196 | 18 | 58 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 11 | 9 | .296 | .280 (+5%) | .342 (-3%) | .395 (+3%) | .737 (avg) | -4.8 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 814 | 2,673 | 404 | 788 | 121 | 61 | 27 | 436 | 35 | 265 | 149 | .295 | — | — | — | — | 2,782 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (814 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 426 | 1373 | 206 | 402 | 7 | 224 | .293 |
| Away | 388 | 1302 | 199 | 386 | 20 | 211 | .296 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-08-23 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-22 | PIT | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-20 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-16 | PIT | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-08-15 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-10 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-07 | PIT | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-20 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-18 | PIT | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-01 | PIT | STL | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 161 | 0 | 146 | 259 | 21 | 26 |
| OF | 547 | 0 | 1120 | 48 | 32 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PIT | 3B | 12 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| 1921 | PIT | 3B | 118 | 0 | 101 | 204 | 14 | 19 |
| 1922 | PIT | 3B | 30 | 0 | 35 | 32 | 6 | 4 |
| 1922 | PIT | OF | 26 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1923 | PIT | OF | 92 | 0 | 179 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1924 | PIT | OF | 88 | 0 | 186 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 1925 | PIT | OF | 138 | 0 | 295 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
| 1926 | PIT | OF | 61 | 0 | 101 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | PIT | OF | 94 | 0 | 222 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 1928 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | PIT | OF | 48 | 0 | 96 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 160 |
| Left Field | 335 |
| Right Field | 213 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg | PA | 1915, 1916 |
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Clyde Barnhart: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 22, 1920 and the final game on August 23, 1928, Clyde Barnhart built the record summarized on this page. Barnhart's only club in the season tables is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Barnhart played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on December 29, 1895, in Buck Valley, PA, USA, Barnhart was listed at 5'10" and 155 pounds. The bio records the death on January 21, 1980, in Hagerstown, MD, USA. Barnhart's full given name, per the bio, is Clyde Lee Barnhart.
Across 814 games at the plate, Barnhart's career line reads 788 hits in 2,673 at bats for a .295 average, adding 27 home runs, 436 RBI, and 35 stolen bases. Barnhart got on base at a .360 rate and slugged .416 (.776 OPS). Barnhart hit .295 while the league hit .282 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Barnhart's .776 stands 5.5% above the league's .736. 1925 produced Barnhart's most hits, 175 of them for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Barnhart drove in a season-high 114 runs in 1925.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clyde Barnhart
- What years did Clyde Barnhart play?
- Clyde Barnhart played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1928.
- Was Clyde Barnhart a pitcher?
- No. Clyde Barnhart was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Clyde Barnhart hit?
- Clyde Barnhart hit 27 career home runs with 788 hits.
- What was Clyde Barnhart's career batting average?
- Clyde Barnhart batted .295 over his career, with 788 hits in 2,673 at bats.
- How many RBI did Clyde Barnhart have?
- Clyde Barnhart drove in 436 runs in his career.
- Is Clyde Barnhart in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clyde Barnhart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.