Scotty Barr
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1908-1909)
Scotty Barr was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1909 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 41 career games, he hit .112 with 12 hits and 2 RBI.
- 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
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 12/2/1934 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1908-08-22
- Last Game
- 1909-07-17
Full name: Hyder Edward Barr
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 107 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 22 | .112 | .228 | .140 | .368 | -545 |
Career AVG .112 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.
Career OBP .228 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career SLG .140 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.
Career OPS .368 vs. league average .612 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 19 | 56 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .143 | .240 (-41%) | .298 (-33%) | .306 (-42%) | .605 (-37%) | -283.2 |
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 22 | 51 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 12 | .078 | .244 (-68%) | .306 (-17%) | .312 (-69%) | .618 (-43%) | -262.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 41 | 107 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 22 | .112 | — | — | — | — | -545 | ||
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
View full game log (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .118 |
| Away | 34 | 90 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | .111 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-07-17 | PHA | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1909-07-16 | PHA | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1909-07-15 | PHA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-07-03 | PHA | NYY | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-29 | PHA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-25 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-21 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-14 | PHA | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-25 | PHA | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-20 | PHA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Davidson | NC | 1908 |
Scotty Barr: the record in brief
According to the bio, Scotty Barr debuted on August 22, 1908 and played a final game on July 17, 1909. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Athletics, from 1908 through 1909. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 175 pounds, Barr is listed as an outfielder. Barr threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Barr was born on October 6, 1886, in Bristol, TN, USA. Barr died on December 2, 1934, in Fort Worth, TX, USA. Scotty Barr was the playing name; the full given name is Hyder Edward.
In 41 games and 107 at bats, Barr batted .112 with 12 hits, adding 2 RBI. Barr got on base at a .228 rate and slugged .140 (.368 OPS). Measured against the leagues Barr played in, the .112 career average compares with a .242 league average over the same seasons, 53.7% below the league. The OPS comparison is .368 to a league .612, 39.9% below average. No season topped the 8 hits of 1908. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .143 in 1908, did not top the league's .240.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scotty Barr
- What years did Scotty Barr play?
- Scotty Barr played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1909.
- Was Scotty Barr a pitcher?
- No. Scotty Barr was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Scotty Barr hit?
- Scotty Barr hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Scotty Barr play for?
- Scotty Barr played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1908–1909).
- What were Scotty Barr's career stats?
- In 41 games, Scotty Barr had 12 hits, 2 RBI, 9 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .112 batting average.
- What position did Scotty Barr play?
- Scotty Barr played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scotty Barr and how much did he weigh?
- Scotty Barr was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Scotty Barr's career batting average?
- Scotty Barr batted .112 over his career, with 12 hits in 107 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scotty Barr have?
- Scotty Barr drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Scotty Barr in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scotty Barr has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.