George Barnicle
Born: 8/26/1917 in Fitchburg, MA, USA
Died: 10/10/1990 in Largo, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-09-06 | Final Game: 1941-04-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Bernard Barnicle
Biography
George Barnicle was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the early 1940s. Born in 1917, Barnicle had a brief career that spanned from 1939 to 1941. He competed in a challenging era just before the United States entered World War II, a time when baseball faced numerous challenges, including player enlistments and the subsequent impact on team rosters and competition.
Throughout his career, Barnicle recorded a win-loss record of 3-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.55 over his appearances. He accumulated 28 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters despite a limited career. Barnicle's contributions, while modest in the grand scheme of baseball history, reflect the perseverance and talent of players from that era, many of whom faced unique circumstances that defined their careers. Although he did not achieve monumental statistics or accolades, Barnicle remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 49 | 42 | 2 | 43 | 28 | 6.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 4.91 | 419.2 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 11 | 7.44 | -1517.7 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BSN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BSN | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |