Tommy Barrett
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1992)
Tommy Barrett was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1992 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 54 career games, he hit .202 with 17 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 157 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-07-02
- Last Game
- 1992-08-16
Full name: Thomas Loren Barrett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 84 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 15 | .202 | .295 | .214 | .509 | -168 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .214 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.
Career OPS .509 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 36 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 8 | .204 | .254 (-20%) | .317 (-4%) | .377 (-41%) | .695 (-24%) | -167.8 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 14 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 54 | 84 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 15 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -168 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 35 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .229 |
| Away | 27 | 49 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .184 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-16 | BOS | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-08-15 | BOS | MIL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-14 | BOS | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-08-14 | BOS | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-10-01 | PHI | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-29 | PHI | WSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-09-26 | PHI | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-24 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-21 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-19 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 21 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1981, 1982 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | AZ | 1980 |
Tommy Barrett: the record in brief
Tommy Barrett's major league career runs from a debut on July 2, 1988 to a final game on August 16, 1992. By club, Barrett's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1988 through 1989) and the Boston Red Sox (1992). The bio lists Barrett as a second baseman who batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Barrett is listed at 5-foot-9 and 157 pounds. Barrett was born on April 2, 1960, in San Fernando, CA, USA. The given name on file is Thomas Loren Barrett.
Barrett finished with 17 hits from 84 at bats in 54 games, which works out to .202, along with 4 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .295 and the slugging percentage .214, for an OPS of .509. Over the seasons Barrett played, league hitters batted .255; the .202 career figure is 20.5% below that. Barrett collected a career-high 11 hits in 1988. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .204 in 1988, did not top the league's .254.
Every defensive appearance on record for Barrett, 21 games, came at second base. Fielding at second base produced 45 putouts and 53 assists against 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Barrett
- What years did Tommy Barrett play?
- Tommy Barrett played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1992.
- Was Tommy Barrett a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Barrett was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tommy Barrett hit?
- Tommy Barrett hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What was Tommy Barrett's career batting average?
- Tommy Barrett batted .202 over his career, with 17 hits in 84 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Barrett have?
- Tommy Barrett drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Barrett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Barrett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.