Bret Barberie, baseball player, 1991-1996

Bret Barberie

Born: 8/16/1967 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-06-16 | Final Game: 1996-06-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Bret Edward Barberie

Biography

Bret Barberie was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1991 to 1996. Born in 1967, Barberie made his mark in the league during a period characterized by offensive prowess and a growing emphasis on power hitting. Over the course of 479 games, he accumulated 388 hits, providing a solid batting average of .271. Known for his ability to contribute both at the plate and on the base paths, he recorded 16 home runs and 133 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed with 16 stolen bases. Barberie played primarily during the mid-1990s, an era marked by the rise of the home run and the increasing popularity of the game in America. His playing style reflected the trends of the time, as he balanced hitting for average with the ability to drive in runs. Although his career was relatively brief, Barberie left an impression as a reliable player capable of stepping up in crucial moments, contributing to the teams he played for and embodying the competitive spirit of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
479 1434 163 388 73 6 16 133 16 164 268 0.271 0.356 0.363 0.719 202.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2B 319 287 593 912 31 187
3B 78 68 49 147 12 11
SS 21 15 19 50 5 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 319
Third Base 78
Shortstop 21
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 BAL AL $958,750
1994 FLO NL $302,500
1993 FLO NL $190,000
1992 MON NL $129,000
Total Career Earnings $1,580,250

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cerritos College Norwalk CA 1986, 1987
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1991 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 3.0 120 0