Barney Graham
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Barney Graham was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) and the Baltimore Monumentals. In 42 career games, he hit .267 with 46 hits. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3.
- 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
- L / —
- Died
- 10/30/1886 in Mobile, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-07-11
- Last Game
- 1884-10-15
Full name: Bernard William Graham
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 172 | 23 | 46 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .267 | .276 | .331 | .607 | 3 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .607 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 41 | 167 | 21 | 45 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .269 | .243 (+11%) | .278 (avg) | .327 (+3%) | .606 (+1%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 42 | 172 | 23 | 46 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 25 |
| Right Field | 15 |
Barney Graham: the record in brief
July 11, 1884 and October 15, 1884 bracket Barney Graham's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Graham played for the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884) and the Baltimore Monumentals (1884). Graham is listed as an outfielder. Graham was born on February 10, 1863, in Burrillville, RI, USA. Graham's death is recorded on October 30, 1886, in Mobile, AL, USA. The given name on file is Bernard William Graham.
Across 42 games at the plate, Graham's career line reads 46 hits in 172 at bats for a .267 average. Reaching base at a .276 clip and slugging .331, Graham finished with a .607 OPS. Graham's .267 average ran 9.9% above the .243 that the league posted over the same seasons. Graham collected a career-high 45 hits in 1884. In 1884, a season of regular play, Graham hit .269 while the league hit .243.
The position table credits Graham with 25 games at center field and also lists 15 at right field, 1 at first base, and 1 at left field. In the outfield, Graham's fielding totals are 61 putouts, 10 assists and 16 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barney Graham
- Was Barney Graham a pitcher?
- No. Barney Graham was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Barney Graham hit?
- Barney Graham hit 0 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What teams did Barney Graham play for?
- Barney Graham played for 2 teams: the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884) and the Baltimore Monumentals (1884).
- What were Barney Graham's career stats?
- In 42 games, Barney Graham had 46 hits and 23 runs, with a .267 batting average.
- What position did Barney Graham play?
- Barney Graham played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Barney Graham's career batting average?
- Barney Graham batted .267 over his career, with 46 hits in 172 at bats.
- Is Barney Graham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Barney Graham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.