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Barney McCosky

Outfield5 seasons1946–1951

Biography

Barney McCosky was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born April 11, 1917 in Coal Run, PA. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 184 pounds, Barney McCosky debuted on April 18, 1939 and last played on July 8, 1953.

Over 1170 major-league games, Barney McCosky batted .312 with 1301 hits, 24 home runs, and 397 RBI in 4172 at-bats.

Every one of Barney's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

April 11, 1917

Birthplace

Coal Run, PA

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

6' 1", 184 lb

MLB Debut

April 18, 1939

Final Game

July 8, 1953

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1170 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1170	4172	664	1301	214	71	24	397	497	261	.312	.386	.414	.800

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1939	Detroit Tigers	147	611	190	4	58	.311
1940	Detroit Tigers	143	589	200	4	57	.340
1941	Detroit Tigers	127	494	160	3	55	.324
1942	Detroit Tigers	154	600	176	7	50	.293
1946	Detroit Tigers	25	91	18	1	11	.198
1946	Philadelphia Athletics	92	308	109	1	34	.354
1946	?	117	399	127	2	45	.318
1947	Philadelphia Athletics	137	546	179	1	52	.328
1948	Philadelphia Athletics	135	515	168	0	46	.326
1950	Philadelphia Athletics	66	179	43	0	11	.240
1951	Philadelphia Athletics	12	27	8	1	1	.296
1951	Cincinnati Reds	25	50	16	1	11	.320
1951	Cleveland Indians	31	61	13	0	2	.213
1951	?	68	138	37	2	14	.268
1952	Cleveland Indians	54	80	17	1	6	.213
1953	Cleveland Indians	22	21	4	0	3	.190

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Barney McCosky appears across the 1946-1948, 1950-1951 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Barney McCosky played 442 games with 507 hits and 144 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Barney McCosky.

Elmer Valo Pete Suder Sam Chapman Dick Fowler Joe Coleman Carl Scheib Eddie Joost Ferris Fain

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Barney McCosky play?

Barney McCosky was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Barney McCosky play for the Athletics?

Barney McCosky appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1946-1948, 1950-1951.

Where was Barney McCosky born?

Barney McCosky was born on April 11, 1917 in Coal Run, PA.

What were Barney McCosky's MLB career stats?

Over 1170 MLB games, Barney McCosky hit .312 with 1301 hits, 24 home runs, and 397 RBI.

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