Jeff Barkley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1985)
Jeff Barkley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. Across 24 career appearances, he went 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA and 34 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-16
- Last Game
- 1985-07-26
Full name: Jeffrey Carver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41.0 | 37 | 24 | 15 | 30 | 5.27 | 3.89 (-35%) | -10.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45.0 | 43 | 27 | 16 | 34 | 5.40 | — | -11 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 24 | 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 (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 23.2 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 4.18 |
| Away | 14 | 21.1 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 6.75 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-26 | CLE | KCR | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 1985-07-23 | CLE | TEX | — | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-07-22 | CLE | TEX | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-14 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-07-12 | CLE | KCR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-06 | CLE | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-07-05 | CLE | CHW | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-07-01 | CLE | MIN | SV | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-06-28 | CLE | SEA | L | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-06-26 | CLE | LAA | L | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel | Charleston | SC | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Jeff Barkley: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 16, 1984 and the final game on July 26, 1985, Jeff Barkley built the record summarized on this page. Barkley's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Indians. At 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, Barkley is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Barkley batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is November 21, 1959, in Hickory, NC, USA. Barkley's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Carver Barkley.
Across 24 games (0 starts), Barkley recorded 0 wins against 3 losses with a 5.40 ERA. The totals include 34 strikeouts. Against a 3.85 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.40 mark was 40.2% worse. 1985 was Barkley's sharpest full season, a 5.27 ERA against the league's 3.89.
The college table lists The Citadel in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982. Retrosheet box scores cover 48 of Barkley's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Barkley, 24 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Barkley with 4 putouts, 6 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Barkley
- What years did Jeff Barkley play?
- Jeff Barkley played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985.
- Was Jeff Barkley a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Barkley pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 34 strikeouts.
- What was Jeff Barkley's career ERA?
- Jeff Barkley finished with a 5.40 career ERA, going 0-3 with 34 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Barkley have?
- Jeff Barkley recorded 34 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Barkley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Barkley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jeff Barkley play for?
- Jeff Barkley played for the Cleveland Guardians.