Barney Pelty
Born: 9/10/1880 in Farmington, MO, USA
Died: 5/24/1939 in Farmington, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-08-20 | Final Game: 1912-08-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Barney Pelty was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1903 to 1912. Born in 1880, he made a notable impact in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would follow. Throughout his career, Pelty played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. He finished his career with a record of 92 wins and 117 losses, accompanied by a commendable earned run average of 2.63, which highlights his effectiveness on the mound.
Pelty's career statistics reflect his durability and ability to strike out batters, as he recorded a total of 693 strikeouts over his playing years. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he also notched 4 saves, demonstrating versatility in his pitching role. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Pelty's contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history cemented his place as a skilled pitcher of his era. His legacy continues to be recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 117 | 266 | 217 | 175 | 22 | 4 | 1908.0 | 1663 | 558 | 22 | 532 | 693 | 2.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 48.7 | 49 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 2.40 | -165.2 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 15 | 18 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 301.0 | 270 | 95 | 77 | 126 | 2.84 | -1530.5 |
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 14 | 14 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 258.7 | 222 | 79 | 68 | 114 | 2.75 | 695.9 |
| 1906 | SLA | AL | 16 | 11 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 260.7 | 189 | 46 | 59 | 92 | 1.59 | 409.6 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 12 | 21 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 273.0 | 234 | 78 | 64 | 85 | 2.57 | -24.5 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 7 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 122.0 | 104 | 27 | 32 | 36 | 1.99 | -557.5 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 11 | 11 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 199.3 | 158 | 51 | 53 | 88 | 2.30 | 1004.0 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 5 | 11 | 27 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 165.3 | 157 | 64 | 70 | 48 | 3.48 | -2645.8 |
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 7 | 15 | 28 | 22 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 197.0 | 197 | 65 | 69 | 59 | 2.97 | -923.8 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 43 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 5.59 | -353.4 |
| 1912 | WSN | AL | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 40 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 3.30 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 697 | 42 | 100 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 21 | 110 | 0.143 | 0.173 | 0.161 | 0.334 | -4310.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 7 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 42 | 118 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0.127 | -964.5 |
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 31 | 98 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.153 | -694.5 |
| 1906 | SLA | AL | 34 | 91 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.165 | -578.2 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 36 | 95 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 0.168 | -492.0 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 21 | 42 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.119 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 37 | 91 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 0.165 | -457.6 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 28 | 56 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.089 | -577.8 |
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 29 | 65 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.138 | -546.1 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | WSN | AL | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 266 | 178 | 130 | 659 | 52 | 26 |
| SS | 6 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLA | P | 7 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLA | P | 39 | 34 | 22 | 92 | 9 | 3 |
| 1904 | SLA | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | SLA | P | 31 | 28 | 15 | 92 | 6 | 3 |
| 1906 | SLA | P | 34 | 30 | 20 | 100 | 12 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLA | P | 36 | 31 | 25 | 91 | 7 | 5 |
| 1908 | SLA | P | 20 | 13 | 6 | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| 1908 | SLA | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLA | P | 27 | 23 | 17 | 74 | 6 | 6 |
| 1909 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLA | 2B | 3 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLA | SS | 5 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLA | P | 27 | 19 | 10 | 74 | 5 | 4 |
| 1910 | SLA | 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | SLA | P | 28 | 0 | 9 | 61 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911 | SLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLA | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1912 | WS1 | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 266 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |