Kevin Barker
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2009)
Kevin Barker was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2009 for 4 teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 11 seasons. In 126 career games, he hit .249 with 71 hits, 6 home runs, and 36 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-08-19
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Kevin Stewart Barker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 285 | 32 | 71 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 3 | 34 | 65 | .249 | .328 | .354 | .683 | -330 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 38 | 117 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 9 | 19 | .282 | .271 (+4%) | .344 (-4%) | .433 (-11%) | .778 (-8%) | -157.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 40 | 100 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 21 | .220 | .270 (-19%) | .344 (+2%) | .437 (-25%) | .782 (-13%) | -172.8 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 7 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 12 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 29 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 126 | 285 | 32 | 71 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 3 | 34 | 65 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -330 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (126 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 65 | 149 | 10 | 29 | 1 | 11 | .195 |
| Away | 61 | 136 | 22 | 42 | 5 | 25 | .309 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-10-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10-01 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-27 | CIN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-26 | CIN | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-25 | CIN | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-23 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-18 | CIN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-16 | CIN | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-14 | CIN | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 77 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Kevin Barker's recorded salaries total $405,000 over 2 seasons, 1999 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Barker's career ran from 1999 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2006, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $205,000 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $405,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Kevin Barker: the record in brief
August 19, 1999 and October 4, 2009 bracket Kevin Barker's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Barker's seasons break down as the Milwaukee Brewers (1999 through 2000), the San Diego Padres (2002), the Toronto Blue Jays (2006), and the Cincinnati Reds (2009). Barker, born on July 26, 1975, in Bristol, VA, USA, is listed as a first baseman and threw and hit left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 2 inches and 195 pounds. The given name on file is Kevin Stewart Barker.
The batting record for Barker: 126 games, 71 hits in 285 at bats, and a .249 average, adding 6 homers and 36 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .328 clip and slugging .354, Barker finished with a .683 OPS. The league as a whole hit .267 across Barker's seasons, which puts the .249 career mark 6.7% below average. The OPS comparison is .683 to a league .766, 10.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 33, in 1999. The Lg AVG column puts Barker's 1999 at .282 against .271, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 4%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Barker
- What years did Kevin Barker play?
- Kevin Barker played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2009.
- Was Kevin Barker a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Barker was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kevin Barker hit?
- Kevin Barker hit 6 career home runs with 71 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Barker play for?
- Kevin Barker played for 4 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (1999–2000), the San Diego Padres (2002), the Toronto Blue Jays (2006), and the Cincinnati Reds (2009).
- What were Kevin Barker's career stats?
- In 126 games, Kevin Barker had 71 hits, 6 home runs, 36 RBI, 32 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .249 batting average.
- How much did Kevin Barker earn in his career?
- Kevin Barker's recorded salaries total $405,000 over 2 seasons, 1999 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Barker's career ran from 1999 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2006, and 2009.
- What was Kevin Barker's salary?
- Kevin Barker's last recorded salary was $205,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $205,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2000.
- What position did Kevin Barker play?
- Kevin Barker played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Barker and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Barker was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kevin Barker hit each season?
- Kevin Barker's home runs by season: 3 in 1999, 2 in 2000, 0 in 2002, 1 in 2006, and 0 in 2009. His most in one season was 3, in 1999.
- What was Kevin Barker's career batting average?
- Kevin Barker batted .249 over his career, with 71 hits in 285 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Barker have?
- Kevin Barker drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Barker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Barker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.