Dick Barrett
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Tracy Souter Barrett (Kewpie Dick)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 175 lb.
- School University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Debut June 27, 1933
- Final Game September 30, 1945
- Born September 28, 1906 in Montoursville, PA USA
- Died October 30, 1966 in Seattle, WA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dick Barrett, who appeared in the majors in 1933-34 and 1943-45, is more famous for his many years in the PCL. His minor league career stretched from 1925-53, with more than 300 victories. He won 20+ games eight times.
Barrett was at the University of Illinois at the same time as Wally Roettger. The two would both be in the National League in 1934. Roettger died in 1951 while Barrett was managing in the minors and still playing.
Gave up a record 2096 walks in minors. He is a member of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame
- Led 1937 Pacific Coast League in BB (118)
- Led 1938 Pacific Coast League in IP (328) and BB (132)
- Led 1940 Pacific Coast League in W (24), SO (164), and BB (121)
- Led 1942 Pacific Coast League in IP (330), W (27), ERA (1.72), andSO (178)
- Led 1945 National League in L (20)
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1942 Minor League Player of the Year, Seattle Rainiers, Pacific Coast League
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1943 & 1944)
