Brandon Barnes
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2018)
Brandon Barnes was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2018 for the Houston Astros, the Colorado Rockies, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 7 seasons. In 484 career games, he hit .242 with 284 hits, 20 home runs, and 102 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-08-07
- Last Game
- 2018-09-30
Full name: Brandon Michael Barnes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 484 | 1,172 | 133 | 284 | 56 | 9 | 20 | 102 | 22 | 67 | 358 | .242 | .290 | .357 | .647 | -1,845 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career OPS .647 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 43 | 98 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 29 | .204 | .254 (-20%) | .318 (-22%) | .405 (-35%) | .724 (-29%) | -441.8 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 136 | 408 | 46 | 98 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 11 | 21 | 127 | .240 | .253 (-5%) | .317 (-9%) | .396 (-13%) | .714 (-11%) | -714.2 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 132 | 292 | 37 | 75 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 5 | 15 | 100 | .257 | .251 (+2%) | .313 (-7%) | .386 (+10%) | .700 (+3%) | 38.9 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 106 | 255 | 30 | 64 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 67 | .251 | .254 (-1%) | .316 (-1%) | .404 (-16%) | .721 (-9%) | -336.4 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 48 | 100 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 30 | .220 | .255 (-14%) | .321 (-22%) | .417 (-23%) | .738 (-23%) | -391.1 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 19 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 484 | 1,172 | 133 | 284 | 56 | 9 | 20 | 102 | 22 | 67 | 358 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -1,845 | ||
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 (484 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 249 | 586 | 83 | 166 | 15 | 66 | .283 |
| Away | 235 | 586 | 50 | 118 | 5 | 36 | .201 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-30 | CLE | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-29 | CLE | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-28 | CLE | KCR | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-27 | CLE | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-26 | CLE | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-25 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-24 | CLE | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-23 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-22 | CLE | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-20 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 133 |
| Center Field | 179 |
| Right Field | 112 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Brandon Barnes's recorded salaries total $1,992,700 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Barnes's career ran from 2012 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2012 and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | COL | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | $501,000 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $491,700 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,992,700 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brandon Barnes (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Brandon Barnes: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 7, 2012 and the final game on September 30, 2018, Brandon Barnes built the record summarized on this page. By club, Barnes's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (2012 through 2013), the Colorado Rockies (2014 to 2016), and the Cleveland Indians (2018). Born on May 15, 1986, in Orange, CA, USA, Barnes is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6'2" and 210 pounds. The bio lists the given name Brandon Michael.
The batting record for Barnes: 484 games, 284 hits in 1,172 at bats, and a .242 average, adding 20 homers, 102 runs batted in, and 22 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .290 and the slugging percentage .357, for an OPS of .647. The .242 career average is close to the .253 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 98, in 2013. The Lg AVG column puts Barnes's 2014 at .257 against .251, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 2%. The seasons in which Barnes beat the league batting average were 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Barnes
- What years did Brandon Barnes play?
- Brandon Barnes played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2018.
- Was Brandon Barnes a pitcher?
- No. Brandon Barnes was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brandon Barnes hit?
- Brandon Barnes hit 20 career home runs with 284 hits.
- What teams did Brandon Barnes play for?
- Brandon Barnes played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (2012–2013), the Colorado Rockies (2014–2016), and the Cleveland Indians (2018).
- What were Brandon Barnes's career stats?
- In 484 games, Brandon Barnes had 284 hits, 20 home runs, 102 RBI, 133 runs, and 22 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- How much did Brandon Barnes earn in his career?
- Brandon Barnes's recorded salaries total $1,992,700 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Barnes's career ran from 2012 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2012 and 2015.
- What was Brandon Barnes's salary?
- Brandon Barnes's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $491,700, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2016.
- What position did Brandon Barnes play?
- Brandon Barnes played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandon Barnes and how much did he weigh?
- Brandon Barnes was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brandon Barnes hit each season?
- Brandon Barnes's home runs by season: 1 in 2012, 8 in 2013, 8 in 2014, 2 in 2015, 0 in 2016, and 1 in 2018. His most in one season was 8, in 2013 and 2014.
- What was Brandon Barnes's career batting average?
- Brandon Barnes batted .242 over his career, with 284 hits in 1,172 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brandon Barnes have?
- Brandon Barnes drove in 102 runs in his career.
- Is Brandon Barnes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Barnes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.