Brian Barkley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998)
Brian Barkley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1998 for the Boston Red Sox. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 9.82 ERA and 2 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-05-28
- Last Game
- 1998-09-27
Full name: Brian Edward Barkley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 9.82 | 4.43 (-122%) | -944.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 9.82 | — | -945 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4.2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 17.36 |
| Away | 3 | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4.26 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-27 | BOS | BAL | — | 0.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-21 | BOS | TBR | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998-06-20 | BOS | TBR | — | 2.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-05 | BOS | NYN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-06-02 | BOS | TOR | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-28 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
Brian Barkley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Brian Barkley debuted on May 28, 1998 and played a final game on September 27, 1998. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Red Sox, in 1998. At 180 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Barkley is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Barkley both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is December 8, 1975, in Conroe, TX, USA. The given name on file is Brian Edward Barkley.
The pitching table credits Barkley with a 0-0 record and a 9.82 ERA in 6 games. The totals include 2 strikeouts. Against a 4.43 league ERA for the same seasons, the 9.82 mark was 121.6% worse. Barkley's only pitching season is 1998: 6 games, 2 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Barkley, 6 games, came at pitcher.
Retrosheet box scores cover 12 of Barkley's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Barkley
- Was Brian Barkley a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Barkley pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What was Brian Barkley's career ERA?
- Brian Barkley finished with a 9.82 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Barkley have?
- Brian Barkley recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Barkley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Barkley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Barkley play for?
- Brian Barkley played for the Boston Red Sox.