Tony Barron
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1997)
Tony Barron was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997 for the Montreal Expos and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 58 career games, he hit .284 with 54 hits, 4 home runs, and 24 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-06-02
- Last Game
- 1997-09-28
Full name: Anthony Dirk Barron
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 190 | 22 | 54 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 39 | .284 | .329 | .421 | .750 | -47 |
Career AVG .284 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .750 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MON | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 57 | 189 | 22 | 54 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 38 | .286 | .266 (+7%) | .336 (-2%) | .419 (+1%) | .756 (avg) | -46.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 58 | 190 | 22 | 54 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 39 | .284 | — | — | — | — | -47 | ||
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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 109 | 14 | 37 | 3 | 13 | .339 |
| Away | 26 | 81 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 11 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-28 | PHI | MIA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-27 | PHI | MIA | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-26 | PHI | MIA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-25 | PHI | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-24 | PHI | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-09-23 | PHI | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-21 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-20 | PHI | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-19 | PHI | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-18 | PHI | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 53 |
Salary History
Tony Barron's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Barron's career ran from 1996 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $150,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette University | Salem | OR | 1986, 1987 |
Tony Barron: the record in brief
Tony Barron's major league career runs from a debut on June 2, 1996 to a final game on September 28, 1997. By club, Barron's seasons break down as the Montreal Expos (1996) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1997). Barron is listed as a right fielder at 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. The bio says Barron both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 17, 1966, in Portland, OR, USA. Tony Barron was the playing name; the full given name is Anthony Dirk.
Barron collected 54 hits in 190 at bats across 58 games, good for a .284 batting average; the totals also include 4 homers and 24 RBI. Barron got on base at a .329 rate and slugged .421 (.750 OPS). Measured against the leagues Barron played in, the .284 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 5.9% above the league. The highest hit total in a season was 54, in 1997. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .286 in 1997, 7% above that year's league mark of .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Barron
- What years did Tony Barron play?
- Tony Barron played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997.
- Was Tony Barron a pitcher?
- No. Tony Barron was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Tony Barron hit?
- Tony Barron hit 4 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Tony Barron play for?
- Tony Barron played for 2 teams: the Montreal Expos (1996) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1997).
- What were Tony Barron's career stats?
- In 58 games, Tony Barron had 54 hits, 4 home runs, 24 RBI, and 22 runs, with a .284 batting average.
- How much did Tony Barron earn in his career?
- Tony Barron's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Barron's career ran from 1996 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1996.
- What was Tony Barron's salary?
- Tony Barron's recorded salary was $150,000 in 1997.
- What position did Tony Barron play?
- Tony Barron played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Barron and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Barron was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tony Barron hit each season?
- Tony Barron's home runs by season: 0 in 1996 and 4 in 1997. His most in one season was 4, in 1997.
- What was Tony Barron's career batting average?
- Tony Barron batted .284 over his career, with 54 hits in 190 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Barron have?
- Tony Barron drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Barron in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Barron has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.