Marty Barrett, baseball player, 1982-1991

Marty Barrett

Born: 6/23/1958 in Arcadia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-06 | Final Game: 1991-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Martin Glenn Barrett

Biography

Marty Barrett was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the sport during his career from 1982 to 1991. Born in 1958, Barrett played primarily as a position player and was known for his solid batting skills and versatility on the field. Over the course of 941 games, he recorded 938 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .278. His offensive contributions included 18 home runs and 314 RBIs, along with 57 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to both drive in runs and create opportunities on the basepaths. Barrett's playing era coincided with a transformative period in Major League Baseball, where the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting and athleticism. Despite this trend, Barrett carved out a niche as a reliable hitter and skilled defender. His approach to the game, characterized by a focus on contact hitting and situational awareness, made him a valuable asset to his teams. As a player who consistently contributed both offensively and defensively, Barrett left a lasting mark on the teams he played for and remains a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
941 3378 418 938 163 9 18 314 57 304 209 0.278 0.337 0.347 0.684 -1604.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 75 7 25 4 0 0 9 8 4 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 ALCS BOS 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1988 ALCS BOS 4 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.067
1986 ALCS BOS 7 30 4 11 2 0 0 5 2 2 0.367
1986 WS BOS 7 30 1 13 2 0 0 4 5 2 0.433

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 908 862 1827 2631 63 580
3B 3 2 0 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 908
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 10

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1986 ALCS MVP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 BOS AL $1,000,000
1989 BOS AL $775,000
1988 BOS AL $675,000
1987 BOS AL $575,000
1986 BOS AL $435,000
1985 BOS AL $272,500
Total Career Earnings $3,732,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1979
Mesa Community College Mesa AZ 1977, 1978

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1986 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 5.0 392 0