Bill Barrett

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1930)

Bill Barrett was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1930 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 10 seasons. In 718 career games, he hit .288 with 690 hits, 23 home runs, and 328 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 888.

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

AVG .288
HR 23
RBI 328
H 690
OPS .752
PIV 888
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 175 lb
Born
5/28/1900 in Cambridge, MA, USA
Died
1/26/1951 in Cambridge, MA, USA
MLB Debut
1921-05-13
Last Game
1930-05-31

Full name: William Joseph Barrett

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Career Batting Statistics

Bill Barrett — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
718 2,395 318 690 151 30 23 328 80 209 239 .288 .347 .405 .752 888

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS .752 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Bill Barrett (b. 1900) Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1921 PHA AL 14 30 3 7 2 1 0 3 0 0 5 .233 — — — — 0.0
1923 CHA AL 44 162 17 44 7 2 2 23 12 9 24 .272 .282 (-4%) .344 (-10%) .390 (-3%) .734 (-7%) -202.3
1924 CHA AL 119 406 52 110 18 5 2 56 15 30 38 .271 .283 (-5%) .345 (-6%) .389 (-9%) .734 (-7%) -498.1
1925 CHA AL 81 245 44 89 23 3 3 40 5 24 27 .363 .288 (+26%) .349 (+20%) .407 (+27%) .756 (+24%) 1135.0
1926 CHA AL 111 368 46 113 31 4 6 61 9 25 26 .307 .279 (+10%) .345 (+2%) .390 (+18%) .735 (+11%) 662.0
1927 CHA AL 147 556 62 159 35 9 4 83 20 52 46 .286 .282 (+1%) .344 (+1%) .392 (+3%) .736 (+2%) 154.2
1928 CHA AL 76 235 34 65 11 2 3 26 8 14 30 .277 .280 (-2%) .342 (-7%) .395 (-4%) .737 (-5%) -223.6
1929 CHA AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1929 BOS AL 111 370 57 100 23 4 3 35 11 51 38 .270 .289 (-7%) .353 (+3%) .415 (-9%) .769 (-4%) 0.0
1930 BOS AL 6 18 3 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 .167 — — — — 0.0
1930 WS1 AL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 11 seasons 718 2,395 318 690 151 30 23 328 80 209 239 .288 — — — — 1,027

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.

Career Pitching Statistics

Bill Barrett — 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 0.0

Career ERA 7.20 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 79.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Bill Barrett — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1921 PHA AL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 2 4 9 2 7.20 — 0.0
Career · 1 season 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 2 4 9 2 7.20 — 0

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Bill Barrett — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home35811511503336163.289
Away362125216835817171.286

Pitching — Home / Away

Bill Barrett — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home11.000110.00
Away33.1468116.20

Last 10 Games — Batting

Bill Barrett — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1930-05-31 MINPHAL 100000001
1930-05-22 MINBOSW 000000010
1930-05-18 MINPHAL 100000001
1930-05-07 MINDETL 100000000
1930-05-05 MINDETL 000000000
1930-04-29 MINNYYW 100000000
1930-04-22 BOSMINL 400000001
1930-04-20 BOSPHAL 422000111
1930-04-19 BOSNYYW 511100001
1930-04-19 BOSNYYW 300000000

Last 4 Games — Pitching

Bill Barrett — Last 4 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1921-07-10 PHACLE — 2.0222310
1921-06-28 PHABOS — 0.1000200
1921-06-21 PHAMIN W 1.0000110
1921-05-13 PHASLA — 1.0244300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Bill Barrett — 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

Bill Barrett — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 PHA 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1921 PHA 3B 2 0 0 5 0 0
1921 PHA P 4 0 0 2 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 OF 28 0 45 6 4 4
1924 CHA SS 77 0 167 199 39 36
1925 CHA 2B 41 0 83 115 12 23
1925 CHA 3B 4 0 3 5 0 1
1925 CHA OF 27 0 42 1 2 0
1925 CHA SS 4 0 4 10 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 Diamond

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Bill Barrett (b. 1900) Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Pitcher 4
First Base 3
Second Base 68
Third Base 16
Shortstop 90
Left Field 72
Center Field 32
Right Field 400

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Bill Barrett (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Jimmy Welsh
    .290 avg, 35 HR
  2. 96
    Nori Aoki
    .285 avg, 33 HR
  3. 93
    Adam Comorosky
    .285 avg, 28 HR
  4. 92
    Smoky Joe Wood
    .283 avg, 23 HR
  5. 92
    Hersh Martin
    .285 avg, 28 HR
  6. 90
    Steven Kwan
    .282 avg, 39 HR

Bill Barrett: the record in brief

Between the debut on May 13, 1921 and the final game on May 31, 1930, Bill Barrett built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Athletics (1921), the Chicago White Sox (1923 through 1929), the Boston Red Sox (1929 to 1930), and the Washington Senators (1930). Barrett is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 0 inches and 175 pounds. Barrett batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 28, 1900, in Cambridge, MA, USA. Barrett's death is recorded on January 26, 1951, in Cambridge, MA, USA. The given name on file is William Joseph Barrett.

In 718 games and 2,395 at bats, Barrett batted .288 with 690 hits, plus 23 homers, 328 runs batted in, and 80 stolen bases. Barrett got on base at a .347 rate and slugged .405 (.752 OPS). Barrett hit .288 while the league hit .285 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season topped the 159 hits of 1927.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Barrett

What years did Bill Barrett play?
Bill Barrett played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1930.
Was Bill Barrett a pitcher?
No. Bill Barrett was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 4 career games.
How many home runs did Bill Barrett hit?
Bill Barrett hit 23 career home runs with 690 hits.
What teams did Bill Barrett play for?
Bill Barrett played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1921), the Chicago White Sox (1923–1929), the Boston Red Sox (1929–1930), and the Washington Senators (1930).
What were Bill Barrett's career stats?
In 718 games, Bill Barrett had 690 hits, 23 home runs, 328 RBI, 318 runs, and 80 stolen bases, with a .288 batting average.
What position did Bill Barrett play?
Bill Barrett played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Bill Barrett and how much did he weigh?
Bill Barrett was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
How many home runs did Bill Barrett hit each season?
Bill Barrett's home runs by season: 0 in 1921, 2 in 1923, 2 in 1924, 3 in 1925, 6 in 1926, 4 in 1927, 3 in 1928, 3 in 1929, and 0 in 1930. His most in one season was 6, in 1926.
What was Bill Barrett's career batting average?
Bill Barrett batted .288 over his career, with 690 hits in 2,395 at bats.
How many RBI did Bill Barrett have?
Bill Barrett drove in 328 runs in his career.
What was Bill Barrett's career ERA?
Bill Barrett finished with a 7.20 career ERA, going 1-0 with 2 strikeouts.
Is Bill Barrett in the Hall of Fame?
No. Bill Barrett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.