Clyde Barnhart, baseball player, 1920-1928

Clyde Barnhart

Born: 12/29/1895 in Buck Valley, PA, USA

Died: 1/21/1980 in Hagerstown, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-22 | Final Game: 1928-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Clyde Lee Barnhart

Biography

Clyde Barnhart was a professional baseball player who played a significant role in Major League Baseball during the 1920s. Born in 1895, Barnhart enjoyed a career that spanned from 1920 to 1928, during which he appeared in 814 games. Renowned for his solid batting skills, he finished his career with a commendable batting average of .295, showcasing his ability to hit for both average and power. Over his career, he amassed 788 hits, including 27 home runs, and contributed 436 RBIs to his teams. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, recording 35 stolen bases. Barnhart's playing style was characterized by a keen eye at the plate and a consistent approach, making him a valuable asset to his teams. He played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of offense and the integration of various playing styles. His contributions on the field left a lasting impact, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the game, celebrated for his performance during a vibrant period in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
9.0 6.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0.333 0.556 0.500 1.056

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
814 2673 404 788 121 61 27 436 35 265 149 0.295 0.360 0.416 0.776 2048.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 44 1 12 2 0 0 9 3 5 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1927 WS PIT 4 16 0 5 1 0 0 4 0 0 0.312
1925 WS PIT 7 28 1 7 1 0 0 5 3 5 0.250

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

Career Games by 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