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Shad Barry
Runs batted in
391
Teams

John Charles "Shad" Barry

pitcher
during his career.

Early life

Barry was born in Newburgh, New York.[2] Barry attended Niagara University.[3]

Career

Barry began his major league career with the

Boston Beaneaters for $7500.[2] On a Boston team that included several .300 hitters, Barry was relegated to a utility player role; he played in 81 games in 1900, leading the league in pinch-hitting appearances.[4][5]

After two seasons, Boston released Barry on May 11, 1901, and he was signed by the

New York Giants on August 3, 1908.[2]

In 1909, the Giants sold Barry to the minor league

mask, the breast and shin protectors are only recent products."[7] During the final weeks of the 1911 PCL pennant race, The Oregonian featured columns written by Barry.[8] Barry's net worth in 1911 was estimated at $50,000 (equivalent to $1,635,000 in 2023) by Oregonian sports editor Roscoe Fawcett.[9]

In 1100 games over 10 seasons, Barry posted a .267

bases on balls.[4]

Barry was offered a

Boston Braves in 1913 and led the National League in winning percentage in 1914.[14]

The La Grande Pippins of the Western Tri-State League hired Barry as manager for the remainder of the 1912 season for a salary of $300 (equivalent to $9,472 in 2023) per month.[15][16]

Barry was fond of regaling his teammates with stories. During the off-seasons, Barry was a

freelance writer who submitted his works to various periodicals.[6] He used his baseball experience to contribute to World War I, coordinating baseball programs for the American Expeditionary Forces.[5]

Death

After his baseball career, Barry provided security for a bank. He developed

Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Jack Barry's Wife Sues". Morning Oregonian. No. LIII No. 16, 471. Portland, Oregon. September 9, 1913. p. 15. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Shad Barry". Retrosheet.org. Retrieved 2006-11-28.
  3. ^ "Shad Barry Stats". Baseball-Almanac.com. Retrieved 2006-11-28.
  4. ^ a b c "Shad Barry Stats | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  5. ^
    ISBN 9780786484515
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  6. ^ a b W. J., Petrain (August 13, 1911). "Jack Barry Keeps Beavers All Jolly". The Sunday Oregonian. No. XXX No. 3. Portland, Oregon. p. 14. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  7. ^ Fawcett, Roscoe (July 9, 1911). "Eyeglasses Win Favor". The Sunday Oregonian. No. XXX No. 28. Portland, Oregon. p. 17. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  8. ^ "Fans To Have Details". The Sunday Oregonian. No. XXX No. 40. Portland, Oregon. October 1, 1911. p. 18. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "Stars of Diamond Have Bankrolls". Morning Oregonian. No. LI No. 15, 786. Portland, Oregon. June 27, 1911. p. 7. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  10. ^ "Untitled". Morning Oregonian. No. LI No. 15, 941. Portland, Oregon. December 28, 1911. p. 7. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  11. ^ Baxter, Portus (June 2, 1912). "Barry Says "Save" Is Dugdale's Cry". The Sunday Oregonian. No. XXXI No. 23. Portland, Oregon. p. 23. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  12. ^ Baxter, Portus (June 23, 1912). "Bugs Going Strong". The Sunday Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. p. 22. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  13. ^ "James Is Big Hit". The Sunday Oregonian. No. XXXI No. 20. Portland, Oregon. May 19, 1912. p. 18. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  14. ^ "Bill James Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  15. ^ "La Grande Takes Spirit". Morning Oregonian. No. LII No. 16, 120. Portland, Oregon. July 24, 1912. p. 9. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  16. ^ "Wilson, Buckaroos' Catcher, Leads All Batting". East Oregonian. No. 25. Portland, Oregon. June 11, 1912. p. 6. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  17. ISBN 9781476609300
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