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Athletics Franchise · 1908–1915

Jack Barry

Shortstop8 seasons1908–1915

Biography

Jack Barry was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born April 26, 1887 in Meriden, CT. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 158 pounds, Jack Barry debuted on July 13, 1908 and last played on June 23, 1919.

Over 1225 major-league games, Jack Barry batted .243 with 1009 hits, 10 home runs, and 429 RBI in 4146 at-bats.

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

Born

April 26, 1887

Birthplace

Meriden, CT

Position

Shortstop

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 9", 158 lb

MLB Debut

July 13, 1908

Final Game

June 23, 1919

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1225 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
1225	4146	532	1009	142	38	10	429	396	142	.243	.321	.303	.624

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1908	Philadelphia Athletics	40	135	30	0	8	.222
1909	Philadelphia Athletics	124	409	88	1	23	.215
1910	Philadelphia Athletics	146	487	126	3	60	.259
1911	Philadelphia Athletics	128	442	117	1	63	.265
1912	Philadelphia Athletics	140	483	126	0	55	.261
1913	Philadelphia Athletics	134	455	125	3	85	.275
1914	Philadelphia Athletics	140	467	113	0	42	.242
1915	Philadelphia Athletics	54	194	43	0	15	.222
1915	Boston Red Sox	78	248	65	0	26	.262
1915	?	132	442	108	0	41	.244
1916	Boston Red Sox	94	330	67	0	20	.203
1917	Boston Red Sox	116	388	83	2	30	.214
1919	Boston Red Sox	31	108	26	0	2	.241

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jack Barry appears across the 1908-1915 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jack Barry played 906 games with 768 hits and 351 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jack Barry.

Amos Strunk Rube Oldring Jack Lapp Harry Davis Eddie Plank Eddie Collins Sr.Chief Bender Jack Coombs

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Jack Barry play?

Jack Barry was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Jack Barry play for the Athletics?

Jack Barry appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1908-1915.

Where was Jack Barry born?

Jack Barry was born on April 26, 1887 in Meriden, CT.

What were Jack Barry's MLB career stats?

Over 1225 MLB games, Jack Barry hit .243 with 1009 hits, 10 home runs, and 429 RBI.

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