Walter Barbare
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Walter Lawrence "Dinty" Barbare played in 13 games (third base, shortsatop) for the 1918 Red Sox.
| Born: | August 11, 1891 |
| Birthplace: | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Hometown: | Greenville, SC (d. 1965) |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 162 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Other Teams: | Cleveland Indians 1914-16 Pittsburgh Pirates 1919-20 Boston Braves 1921-1922 |
| Years with Boston: | 1918 |
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Overall Career
Walter Barbare began his professional career in 1912 and played with the Cleveland Indians from 1914 to 1916. Barbare spent the first part of the 1918 season with New Orleans (Southern League) where he hit .283 in 70 games.
He joined the Red Sox in late June 1918. After approximately three weeks with the club (5-for-29, .172), Boston sent Barbare to Jersey City of the International League, where he batted .366 in 48 games.
Barbare played the infield for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1919 and 1920 before returning to Boston as the Braves' shortstop for two years. His best season was 1921, when he batted .302 in 134 games. He later played, managed and umpired in the minor leagues.
Barbare's Moments in the Sun
Trivia
Transactions
- January 1919: Purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Boston Red Sox.
- February 23, 1921: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Fred Nicholson, Billy Southworth, and $15,000 to the Boston Braves for Rabbit Maranville.
- December 14, 1922: Purchased by Toledo (American Association) from the Boston Braves.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
