Alfred L. Barker (January 18, 1839 – September 15, 1912) played one major league baseball game in 1871 for the Rockford Forest Citys of the National Association.
Al Barker | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: (1839-01-18)January 18, 1839 Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana | |
Died: September 15, 1912(1912-09-15) (aged 73) Rockford, Illinois | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
MLB debut | |
June 1, 1871, for the Rockford Forest Citys | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 1, 1871, for the Rockford Forest Citys | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .250 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 2 |
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Barker was the starting left fielder for the Forest Citys on June 1, 1871, in a road game against the New York Mutuals. In five plate appearances he went 1-for-4 (a single) with a walk and had two runs batted in. In the field he made two putouts without an error. Despite his efforts, his team lost, 7-3.
One of his teammates during his short stay with the club was future Hall of Famer Cap Anson.
Barker umpired three National League games in 1881.
A native of Lost Creek, Indiana, Barker died at the age of 72 in Rockford, Illinois.
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Preceded by Dickey Pearce |
Oldest recognized verified living baseball player September 18, 1908 – September 15, 1912 |
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