Tucker Barnhart
Born: 1/7/1991 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-04-03
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Tucker Jackson Barnhart
Biography
Tucker Barnhart is a professional baseball player born in 1991, currently active in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 3, 2014. Known for his exceptional defensive skills as a catcher, Barnhart has established himself as a reliable position player over his career, which spans several seasons. As of now, he has played in 916 games, recording 659 hits, 53 home runs, and 292 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .241. His ability to handle pitchers and command the game from behind the plate has made him a valuable asset to his teams.
Throughout his career, Barnhart has exemplified the blend of defensive prowess and offensive contribution that many teams seek in a modern catcher. With eight stolen bases to his name, he also showcases a level of athleticism that complements his defensive role. Barnhart's journey in the league reflects the evolution of the catching position, where defensive skills are increasingly valued alongside hitting capabilities. As he continues to play, Barnhart remains an important figure in the ongoing narrative of baseball, contributing both on the field and as a leader in the clubhouse.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 | - |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | 2736 | 254 | 659 | 131 | 6 | 53 | 292 | 8 | 296 | 649 | 0.241 | 0.318 | 0.351 | 0.669 | -3882.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 21 | 54 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.185 | -261.3 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 81 | 242 | 23 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 45 | 0.252 | -368.5 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 115 | 377 | 34 | 97 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 51 | 1 | 36 | 72 | 0.257 | -340.5 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 121 | 370 | 26 | 100 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 4 | 42 | 68 | 0.270 | 58.5 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 138 | 460 | 50 | 114 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 46 | 0 | 54 | 96 | 0.248 | -269.9 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 114 | 316 | 32 | 73 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 44 | 83 | 0.231 | -316.1 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 38 | 98 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 28 | 0.204 | -139.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 116 | 348 | 41 | 86 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 29 | 100 | 0.247 | -366.7 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 94 | 281 | 16 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 74 | 0.221 | -1037.1 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 47 | 109 | 6 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 42 | 0.202 | -478.2 |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 31 | 81 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 0.173 | -364.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 6 | 80 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 834 | 778 | 6354 | 424 | 23 | 33 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CIN | C | 20 | 14 | 110 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | CIN | C | 73 | 67 | 492 | 42 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CIN | C | 108 | 106 | 817 | 74 | 7 | 6 |
| 2017 | CIN | C | 110 | 105 | 863 | 89 | 1 | 9 |
| 2018 | CIN | C | 118 | 113 | 871 | 53 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | CIN | 1B | 11 | 6 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | CIN | C | 102 | 87 | 812 | 46 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | CIN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | CIN | C | 36 | 33 | 341 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | CIN | C | 102 | 97 | 880 | 47 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | C | 92 | 90 | 653 | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHN | C | 42 | 37 | 301 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | ARI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ARI | C | 31 | 29 | 214 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Catcher | 834 |
| First Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2017 | Gold Glove | C |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CIN | NL | $517,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $517,500 | ||