John Barrett

Note: This page discusses 1872 outfielder John Barrett. For the Hoofdklasse umpire and coach of the same name, click here

John Barrett

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Debut September 18, 1872
• Final Game October 31, 1872
• Born in Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Biographical Information

John Barrett played eight games for the Brooklyn Atlantics of the National Association in 1872. In 1871 and 1872 he played for the Burnsides club of Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Keystones in 1874-1878. He also played with a club from Hartford, CT in 1878, but then disappeared completely after that and nothing is known of his later life.

There was also a Bill Barrett around at the same time, but apparently he was a different player.

Further Reading

• "John Barrett", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, May/June 2022, p. 1.