Brian Barnes
Born: 3/25/1967 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-14 | Final Game: 1994-07-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Brian Keith Barnes
Biography
Brian Barnes, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 1994. He made his Major League Baseball debut during a transitional period in the sport, characterized by a shifting approach to pitching and an evolving offensive environment. Over the course of his career, Barnes compiled a record of 14 wins and 22 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 275 strikeouts, alongside contributing to his teams with 3 saves.
Barnes showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, often characterized by his tenacity and tactical approach to pitching. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant pitcher, his ERA indicates a consistent ability to limit runs in a league that was increasingly challenging for pitchers. His career, although brief, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1990s, a time when pitchers were adapting to a new generation of hitters and evolving strategies in the game. After retiring on July 1, 1994, Barnes left behind a legacy of resilience and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 22 | 116 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 406.3 | 364 | 178 | 39 | 204 | 275 | 3.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 2.89 | - |
| 1991 | WSN | NL | 5 | 8 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 160.0 | 135 | 75 | 84 | 117 | 4.22 | - |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 6 | 6 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 77 | 33 | 46 | 65 | 2.97 | - |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 2 | 6 | 52 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100.0 | 105 | 49 | 48 | 60 | 4.41 | - |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 5.40 | -1067.7 |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7.20 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 107 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 51 | 0.140 | 0.214 | 0.140 | 0.354 | -476.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | WSN | NL | 28 | 49 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0.082 | -476.8 |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 21 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.276 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 52 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 116 | 56 | 20 | 69 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | P | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | MON | P | 28 | 27 | 7 | 31 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | MON | P | 21 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MON | P | 52 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | LAN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 116 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MON | NL | $182,500 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | $103,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $286,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |