Virgil Barnes
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Virgil Jennings Barnes (Zeke)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut September 25, 1919
- Final Game September 15, 1928
- Born March 5, 1897 in Ontario, KS USA
- Died July 24, 1958 in Wichita, KS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Virgil Barnes was the brother of pitcher Jesse Barnes. Jesse came to the New York Giants in 1918 (in a trade from the Boston Braves), while Virgil was a rookie with the Giants in 1919. Jesse was a big pitching star with the Giants while Virgil didn't get playing time until 1922 and didn't become a star until he won 16 games in 1924. The Giants, of course, won the pennant each year in 1921-24, but Jesse was traded away in mid-1923. Jesse's big days were in the early part of the Giants' glory from 1920-24 while Virgil's were in the later days.
A shoulder injury ended Virgil's career.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1924 & 1925)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1924, 1925 & 1927)
- Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1922 (he did not play in the World Series)
