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Pete Varney

Pete Varney Notable

b. April 10, 1949 · Chicago White Sox 1973–1976, Atlanta Braves 1976

Pete Varney divided four seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Chicago White Sox from 1973, then the Atlanta Braves through 1976.

Across 69 games he batted .247, with 47 hits and 18 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 7 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 67 games behind the plate, with 293 putouts and 4 errors. He turned 2 double plays.

He was born in Roxbury, MA, USA on April 10, 1949. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1973 CHW 5400 000 0100 .000
1974 CHW 92817 000 2180 .250
1975 CHW 361071229 512 86282 .271
1976 ATL/CHW 1951511 203 52110 .216
Career 691901847 715 1510472 .247

On this day & linked events

1949

Born April 10, 1949

Roxbury, MA, USA

Image: J.D.McCarthy, public domain