Barney Mussill

Born: 10/1/1919 in Bower Hill, PA, USA

Died: 1/27/2013 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-20 | Final Game: 1944-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Bernard James Mussill

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Biography

Barney Mussill was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief stint from 1944. His career, though short-lived, came during a time when the sport saw significant changes due to World War II and the subsequent integration movement. Mussill appeared in 16 games as a position player, but he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his lack of statistical success, Mussill's participation in the league during a challenging era for baseball is noteworthy. The 1940s were marked by a scarcity of players, as many were enlisted in military service, leading to the inclusion of players like Mussill who may not have had extensive careers but contributed to the rich tapestry of the game's history. His legacy serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspired to greatness, even if their time on the field was limited.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	16	0	0	0	0	19.3	20	13	1	13	5	6.05	0

Career ERA 6.05 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 69.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1944	PHI	NL	0	1	16	0	0	0	0	19.3	20	13	13	5	6.05	3.57 (-69%)	-619.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1944	PHI	NL	16	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	PHI	P	16	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16