Skeeter Barnes

Skeeter Barnes was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Born in 1957, Barnes played primarily as a position player from 1983 until his retirement in 1994. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 353 games, recording 159 hits and accumulating a batting average of .259. Known for his versatility on the field, Barnes contributed both offensively and defensively, finishing his career with 14 home runs and 83 RBIs, alongside 20 stolen bases. Barnes played during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more power hitters and a greater emphasis on speed and agility on the base paths. His ability to steal bases and deliver timely hits made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Though not a household name, Skeeter Barnes's contributions to the game and his steadfast work ethic left a lasting impression on the clubs he represented during his years in the majors.