Larry Barnes
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2003)
Larry Barnes was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2003 for the Anaheim Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. In 46 career games, he hit .154 with 12 hits, 1 home runs, and 4 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-04-11
- Last Game
- 2003-07-31
Full name: Larry Richard Barnes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 78 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .154 | .175 | .218 | .393 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.
Career OBP .175 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.
Career SLG .218 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.
Career OPS .393 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 48.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ANA | AL | 16 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAN | NL | 30 | 38 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 46 | 78 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 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 (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | .171 |
| Away | 23 | 43 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .140 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-31 | LAD | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-29 | LAD | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-27 | LAD | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-07-25 | LAD | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-24 | LAD | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-23 | LAD | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-22 | LAD | COL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-07-21 | LAD | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-20 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-19 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 24 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1995 |
Larry Barnes: the record in brief
The profile opens with Larry Barnes's first major league game on April 11, 2001; the last one listed came on July 31, 2003. Club by club, the record runs the Anaheim Angels (2001) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003). Barnes is listed as a first baseman at 6 feet, 1 inch and 195 pounds. Barnes batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 23, 1974, in Bakersfield, CA, USA. Larry Barnes was the playing name; the full given name is Larry Richard.
Barnes collected 12 hits in 78 at bats across 46 games, good for a .154 batting average, adding 1 home run and 4 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .175 clip and slugging .218, Barnes finished with a .393 OPS. Over the seasons Barnes played, league hitters batted .264; the .154 career figure is 41.7% below that. The OPS comparison is .393 to a league .757, 48.1% below average. 2003 produced Barnes's most hits, 8 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The best average in the busiest seasons was .211, in 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Barnes
- What years did Larry Barnes play?
- Larry Barnes played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2003.
- Was Larry Barnes a pitcher?
- No. Larry Barnes was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Larry Barnes hit?
- Larry Barnes hit 1 career home run with 12 hits.
- What teams did Larry Barnes play for?
- Larry Barnes played for 2 teams: the Anaheim Angels (2001) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003).
- What were Larry Barnes's career stats?
- In 46 games, Larry Barnes had 12 hits, 1 home runs, 4 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .154 batting average.
- What position did Larry Barnes play?
- Larry Barnes played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Barnes and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Barnes was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larry Barnes hit each season?
- Larry Barnes's home runs by season: 1 in 2001 and 0 in 2003. His most in one season was 1, in 2001.
- What was Larry Barnes's career batting average?
- Larry Barnes batted .154 over his career, with 12 hits in 78 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Barnes have?
- Larry Barnes drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Barnes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Barnes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.