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Bob Barrett Notable

b. January 27, 1899 · Chicago Cubs 1923–1925, Brooklyn Robins 1925, 1927, Boston Red Sox 1929

Bob Barrett played for three clubs across seven seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Chicago Cubs in 1923 and closing with the Boston Red Sox in 1929.

Across 239 games he batted .260, with 169 hits and 57 runs. He finished with 10 home runs, 23 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 144 games at third base, with 239 assists and 29 errors. He turned 17 double plays.

He was born in Atlanta, GA, USA on January 27, 1899, and died on January 18, 1982. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1923 CHC 3301 000 0000 .333
1924 CHC 541331232 235 217291 .241
1925 BRO/CHC 1533110 100 8141 .303
1927 BRO 993552992 1025 3814221 .259
1929 BOS 681261534 1000 191063 .270
Career 23965057169 23510 8632616 .260

On this day & linked events

1899

Born January 27, 1899

Atlanta, GA, USA

1982

Died January 18, 1982