Glen Barker
Born: 5/10/1971 in Albany, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-04-07 | Final Game: 2001-10-07
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Glen F. Barker
Biography
Glen Barker was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who played in Major League Baseball from April 7, 1999, to October 7, 2001. Primarily known as a position player, Barker's career spanned three seasons during which he participated in 235 games. He was recognized for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 30 stolen bases, a notable achievement that underscored his aggressive playing style and ability to disrupt opposing defenses.
Throughout his time in the majors, Barker recorded 38 hits and drove in 18 runs, with a career batting average of .232 and three home runs. While his statistical contributions may not place him among the game's most celebrated figures, his role as a versatile player during the late 1990s and early 2000s reflected the era's growing emphasis on speed and agility. Despite not being a household name, Barker's persistence and dedication to the game left a mark during a period characterized by the emergence of power hitters and changing strategies in baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 164 | 53 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 30 | 21 | 48 | 0.232 | 0.330 | 0.323 | 0.653 | -198.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 81 | 73 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 0.288 | -26.2 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 84 | 67 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 0.224 | -172.4 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 70 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 186 | 25 | 150 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | HOU | OF | 57 | 10 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | HOU | OF | 69 | 10 | 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | HOU | OF | 60 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 170 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | HOU | NL | $270,000 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $255,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $725,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of St. Rose | Albany | NY | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |