Barney McFadden

Barney McFadden was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, primarily during the 1901 and 1902 seasons. Born in 1875, McFadden made his Major League debut on April 24, 1901. Throughout his brief career, he played in the burgeoning era of professional baseball, a time characterized by the rise of organized leagues and the increasing popularity of the sport across the United States. Over the course of his career, McFadden compiled a record of 3 wins and 5 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.38. He struck out 14 batters but did not record any saves. Despite his modest statistics, McFadden contributed to the teams he played for during a transformative period in baseball history, as the game was beginning to evolve into the modern sport recognized today. His tenure in the league ended on September 16, 1902, marking the close of a brief but significant chapter in the early days of Major League Baseball.