Kevin Barry
Born: 8/18/1978 in Princeton Junction, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-06-26 | Final Game: 2007-05-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Kevin Thomas Barry
Biography
Kevin Barry, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2007. He made his Major League debut on June 26, 2006, showcasing his skills in a competitive environment that was characterized by a focus on offensive production and power hitting. Barry played during a period when pitchers were increasingly challenged by the evolving dynamics of the game, including the use of performance-enhancing substances and the subsequent emphasis on pitching strategies.
Throughout his brief career, Barry compiled a win-loss record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.83 over his appearances. He recorded 23 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats despite not securing any saves. While his time in the Major Leagues was relatively short, Barry's journey highlighted the challenges many pitchers faced during the mid-2000s, marking an era where the balance between offense and pitching was in constant flux. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, were part of a larger narrative of resilience and determination within the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 30 | 21 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 6.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 5.61 | 60.9 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 22.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 1 | 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 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ATL | P | 19 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ATL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider University | Lawrenceville | NJ | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |