Richie Barker
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999)
Richie Barker was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1999 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 5 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-04-25
- Last Game
- 1999-05-05
Full name: Richard Frank Barker
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7.20 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | CHN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-05 | CHC | COL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-05-04 | CHC | COL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-30 | CHC | SDP | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-28 | CHC | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-04-25 | CHC | NYN | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester | MA | 1994 |
Richie Barker: the record in brief
According to the bio, Richie Barker debuted on April 25, 1999 and played a final game on May 5, 1999. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Cubs in 1999. Born on October 29, 1972, in Revere, MA, USA, Barker is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Barker's listed size is 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds. The given name on file is Richard Frank Barker.
Across 5 games (0 starts), Barker recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 7.20 ERA. The totals include 3 strikeouts. Against a 4.71 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.20 mark was 52.9% worse. Barker's only pitching season is 1999: 5 games, 3 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Barker played college baseball at Quinsigamond Community College (1994). Retrosheet box scores cover 10 of Barker's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Barker, 5 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Richie Barker
- Was Richie Barker a pitcher?
- Yes. Richie Barker pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What teams did Richie Barker play for?
- Richie Barker played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1999).
- What were Richie Barker's career stats?
- In 5 games, Richie Barker went 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 5.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Richie Barker play?
- Richie Barker played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Richie Barker and how much did he weigh?
- Richie Barker was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Richie Barker's career ERA?
- Richie Barker finished with a 7.20 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Richie Barker have?
- Richie Barker recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Richie Barker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Richie Barker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.