Darwin Barney
Born: 11/8/1985 in Portland, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-08-12 | Final Game: 2017-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Darwin James Kunane Barney
Biography
Darwin Barney was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2017. Born in 1985, Barney played primarily as a position player during his career, appearing in 814 games. He was known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Over the course of his career, Barney recorded 625 hits, 31 home runs, and 201 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .246. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 29 stolen bases. As part of the Cubs' roster, he contributed to the team's resurgence during the early 2010s, helping to establish a foundation that would eventually lead to their 2016 World Series championship. Known for his work ethic and dedication, Barney's career reflected the evolving nature of baseball during a time of increased emphasis on analytics and defensive metrics.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 814 | 2536 | 297 | 625 | 117 | 15 | 31 | 201 | 29 | 155 | 349 | 0.246 | 0.294 | 0.341 | 0.635 | -6504.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 30 | 79 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0.241 | -252.6 |
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 143 | 529 | 66 | 146 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 43 | 9 | 22 | 67 | 0.276 | -823.7 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 156 | 548 | 73 | 139 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 44 | 6 | 33 | 58 | 0.254 | -1112.1 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 141 | 501 | 49 | 104 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 41 | 4 | 36 | 64 | 0.208 | -2067.4 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 72 | 204 | 18 | 47 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 31 | 0.230 | -583.4 |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 22 | 33 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0.303 | -583.4 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 15 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 104 | 279 | 35 | 75 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 22 | 48 | 0.269 | -307.8 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 129 | 336 | 34 | 78 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 7 | 18 | 64 | 0.232 | -1357.3 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.067 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 648 | 571 | 1066 | 1596 | 31 | 344 |
| 3B | 83 | 58 | 29 | 133 | 8 | 13 |
| OF | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 57 | 39 | 54 | 126 | 3 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHN | 2B | 10 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | CHN | 3B | 6 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | CHN | SS | 11 | 9 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | CHN | 2B | 135 | 124 | 258 | 349 | 12 | 65 |
| 2011 | CHN | SS | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | CHN | 2B | 155 | 146 | 311 | 418 | 2 | 96 |
| 2012 | CHN | SS | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | CHN | 2B | 141 | 139 | 236 | 363 | 4 | 72 |
| 2014 | CHN | 2B | 67 | 55 | 83 | 140 | 3 | 27 |
| 2014 | LAN | 2B | 12 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | LAN | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAN | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | 2B | 15 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TOR | 2B | 40 | 33 | 55 | 105 | 4 | 35 |
| 2016 | TOR | 3B | 32 | 22 | 14 | 48 | 4 | 4 |
| 2016 | TOR | SS | 25 | 18 | 23 | 57 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | TOR | OF | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TOR | 2B | 73 | 58 | 87 | 166 | 2 | 40 |
| 2017 | TOR | 3B | 44 | 32 | 14 | 74 | 4 | 8 |
| 2017 | TOR | SS | 10 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | TOR | OF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 648 |
| Third Base | 83 |
| Shortstop | 57 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 2011 | Rookie of the Month | April |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | $1,050,000 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | $2,525,000 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | $562,000 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | $417,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,354,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | OR | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 2.0 | 160 | 0 |