Bill Barrett
Born: 5/28/1900 in Cambridge, MA, USA
Died: 1/26/1951 in Cambridge, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-05-13 | Final Game: 1930-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Joseph Barrett
Biography
Bill Barrett was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1921 until 1930. Born in 1900, Barrett made his debut on May 13, 1921, and showcased his talents on the mound during a competitive era in baseball marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Throughout his career, Barrett compiled a record of 1-0, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.2, reflecting the challenges he faced on the field.
Despite limited opportunities, Barrett made his mark with his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 2 strikeouts. While he did not secure any saves during his time in the league, his contributions to his teams during the 1920s were part of a larger narrative of a period characterized by the emergence of new pitching techniques and strategies. Barrett's tenure in Major League Baseball remains a reminder of the diverse stories that populate the rich history of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 7.20 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 | 2395 | 318 | 690 | 151 | 30 | 23 | 328 | 80 | 209 | 239 | 0.288 | 0.347 | 0.405 | 0.752 | 547.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 14 | 30 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 44 | 162 | 17 | 44 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 24 | 0.272 | -234.6 |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 119 | 406 | 52 | 110 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 56 | 15 | 30 | 38 | 0.271 | -688.0 |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 81 | 245 | 44 | 89 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 5 | 24 | 27 | 0.363 | 1080.9 |
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 111 | 368 | 46 | 113 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 61 | 9 | 25 | 26 | 0.307 | 691.9 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 147 | 556 | 62 | 159 | 35 | 9 | 4 | 83 | 20 | 52 | 46 | 0.286 | 142.6 |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 76 | 235 | 34 | 65 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 0.277 | -274.9 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 111 | 370 | 57 | 100 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 11 | 51 | 38 | 0.270 | -170.8 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | -170.8 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 6 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | WSN | AL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2B | 66 | 0 | 133 | 170 | 16 | 30 |
| 3B | 16 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 2 | 3 |
| OF | 496 | 0 | 926 | 66 | 37 | 17 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 89 | 0 | 183 | 234 | 44 | 37 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHA | SS | 8 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 1923 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CHA | OF | 40 | 0 | 89 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1924 | CHA | 3B | 8 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 1924 | CHA | SS | 77 | 0 | 167 | 199 | 39 | 36 |
| 1924 | CHA | OF | 28 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| 1925 | CHA | 2B | 41 | 0 | 83 | 115 | 12 | 23 |
| 1925 | CHA | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | CHA | SS | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1925 | CHA | OF | 27 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1926 | CHA | OF | 102 | 0 | 179 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| 1927 | CHA | OF | 147 | 0 | 289 | 22 | 12 | 6 |
| 1928 | CHA | 2B | 25 | 0 | 50 | 55 | 4 | 7 |
| 1928 | CHA | OF | 37 | 0 | 72 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | OF | 109 | 0 | 204 | 17 | 6 | 4 |
| 1930 | BOS | OF | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 68 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 90 |
| Left Field | 72 |
| Center Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 400 |