Cy Barger

Eros Bolivar "Cy" Barger (May 18, 1885 – September 23, 1964) was an American right-handed starting pitcher and left-handed batter who played in the American League for the New York Highlanders (1906–07); in the National League with the Brooklyn teams Superbas (1910) and Dodgers (1911–12), and for the Pittsburgh Rebels (1914–15) in the Federal League.

Key Information

Cy Barger
Cy Barger, in a baseball card issued by American Tobacco Company in 1911.
Pitcher
Born: (1885-05-18)May 18, 1885 Jamestown, Kentucky, U.S.
Died: September 23, 1964(1964-09-23) (aged 79) Columbia, Kentucky, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 30, 1906, for the New York Highlanders
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 1915, for the Pittsburgh Rebels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	46–63
Earned run average	3.56
Strikeouts	297
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
New York Highlanders (1906–1907) Brooklyn Superbas/Dodgers (1910–1912) Pittsburgh Rebels (1914–1915)
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A native of Jamestown, Kentucky, Barger was a dead-ball era pitcher who also played first base and shortstop as well as the outfield. He went to college at Transylvania University and debuted in the majors on August 30, 1906. With the Highlanders, he had a 0–0 record in 11 innings pitched over parts of two seasons.

In 1909, Barger led Rochester to the Eastern League title with 23 wins and minuscule 1.00 earned run average. Again in the majors with the 1910 Superbas, Barger enjoyed a career year with 15 victories and a 2.88 ERA, winning 11 games the following season. With the Rebels, he won 19 games from 1914 to 1915.

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Preceded by Nap Rucker

Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers Opening Day Starting pitcher 1911

Succeeded by Nap Rucker