Steve Barr
Born: 9/8/1951 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-10-01 | Final Game: 1976-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Steven Charles Barr
Biography
Steve Barr, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1976. He made his debut during a transformative period in the sport, as the game was evolving with the introduction of free agency and a more diverse player pool. Over the course of his brief career, Barr compiled a record of 3-7 with a 5.16 ERA, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers in a competitive league.
Barr struck out 32 batters during his time on the mound, contributing to the teams he played for, but he never recorded a save. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on both pitching finesse and the increasing need for pitchers to adapt to powerful lineups. Despite a short career, Barr's journey through Major League Baseball served as a testament to the perseverance required to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 83.7 | 88 | 48 | 11 | 57 | 32 | 5.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2.57 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 2 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67.7 | 70 | 42 | 44 | 27 | 5.59 | -3760.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 20 | 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 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | BOS | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | BOS | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | TEX | P | 20 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |