Barney Pelty
MLB (deceased)P
Full Name | Barney Pelty |
Nicknames | The Yiddish Curver |
Date of Birth | 09/10/1880 |
Birthplace | Farmington, MO |
Died | 05/24/1939 |
Religion | Jewish |
Height | 5'9 |
Weight | 175 |
Bats/Throws | R/R |
Signed | (Date unknown) |
MLB Debut | 08/20/1903 |
Final MLB Game: | 08/10/1912 |
Career highlights
- Threw a one-hitter on 7/4/1904
- His 1.59 ERA in 1906 for the St. Louis Browns is the lowest in franchise history for the Browns and their successors, the Baltimore Orioles
- Despite a losing record — he pitched almost entirely for the hapless St. Louis Browns — Pelty finished with a career ERA of 2.63
For more information
- Baseball-Reference page
- Jewish Baseball Museum bio
- Baseball cards
- SABR bio
Career pitching