Virgil Barnes

Virgil Jennings Barnes was an American professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1919 to 1928. He played for the New [York Giants (NL)|New York Giants] from 1919 to 1928, and also played for the Boston [Braves (baseball)|Boston Braves] in 1928 after being traded to the Braves in mid-season. His brother Jesse also pitched in the major leagues and was Virgil's teammate on the Giants from 1919 through 1923. On September 24, 1922, St. [Louis Cardinals] outfielder Rogers Hornsby hit two home runs, one off each brother, when both were pitching for the Giants.