Jeff Barry
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1999)
Jeff Barry was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999 for the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 5 seasons. In 104 career games, he hit .244 with 53 hits, 5 home runs, and 28 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 45.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-09
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Jeffrey Finas Barry
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 217 | 25 | 53 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 22 | 48 | .244 | .314 | .396 | .711 | 45 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career SLG .396 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OPS .711 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 15 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 74 | 168 | 19 | 45 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 29 | .268 | .271 (-1%) | .344 (avg) | .433 (+4%) | .778 (+2%) | 45.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 104 | 217 | 25 | 53 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 22 | 48 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 45 | ||
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 (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 122 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 18 | .238 |
| Away | 43 | 95 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 10 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | COL | SFG | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-02 | COL | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-10-01 | COL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-29 | COL | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-28 | COL | AZ | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-26 | COL | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-25 | COL | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-22 | COL | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-21 | COL | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-19 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 40 |
| Right Field | 21 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | NL | $202,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $311,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Jeff Barry: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jeff Barry debuted on June 9, 1995 and played a final game on October 3, 1999. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1995) and the Colorado Rockies (1998 to 1999). Barry, born on September 22, 1969, in Medford, OR, USA, is listed as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6'1" and 190 pounds. Barry's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Finas Barry.
Across 104 games at the plate, Barry's career line reads 53 hits in 217 at bats for a .244 average, plus 5 home runs and 28 RBI. Barry's career OPS of .711 combines a .314 on-base mark with .396 slugging. Over the seasons Barry played, league hitters batted .268; the .244 career figure is 8.9% below that. Barry collected a career-high 45 hits in 1999. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .268 in 1999, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Barry
- What years did Jeff Barry play?
- Jeff Barry played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999.
- Was Jeff Barry a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Barry was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jeff Barry hit?
- Jeff Barry hit 5 career home runs with 53 hits.
- What was Jeff Barry's career batting average?
- Jeff Barry batted .244 over his career, with 53 hits in 217 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Barry have?
- Jeff Barry drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Barry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Barry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.