Brian Barton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
Brian Barton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 83 career games, he hit .268 with 41 hits, 2 home runs, and 13 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 22.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-04-01
- Last Game
- 2009-06-03
Full name: Brian Deon Barton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 153 | 23 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 39 | .268 | .354 | .392 | .746 | 22 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .354 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career SLG .392 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career OPS .746 vs. league average .750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SLN | NL | 82 | 153 | 23 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 39 | .268 | .263 (+2%) | .333 (+6%) | .416 (-6%) | .749 (avg) | 22.1 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 83 | 153 | 23 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 39 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 22 | ||
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 (83 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 73 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 3 | .260 |
| Away | 37 | 80 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 10 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | ATL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-28 | STL | CIN | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008-09-26 | STL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-25 | STL | AZ | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-23 | STL | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-22 | STL | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-19 | STL | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-18 | STL | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 36 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SLN | NL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $390,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | 2001 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 2003, 2004 |
Brian Barton: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 1, 2008 and the final game on June 3, 2009, Brian Barton built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (2008) and the Atlanta Braves (2009). Barton played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 25, 1982, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Barton was listed at 6 feet, 3 inches and 190 pounds. The bio lists the given name Brian Deon.
Barton finished with 41 hits from 153 at bats in 83 games, which works out to .268, along with 2 home runs and 13 runs batted in. Barton got on base at a .354 rate and slugged .392 (.746 OPS). The .268 career average is close to the .263 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 41 hits of 2008. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .268 in 2008, 2% above that year's league mark of .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Barton
- What years did Brian Barton play?
- Brian Barton played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was Brian Barton a pitcher?
- No. Brian Barton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brian Barton hit?
- Brian Barton hit 2 career home runs with 41 hits.
- What was Brian Barton's career batting average?
- Brian Barton batted .268 over his career, with 41 hits in 153 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Barton have?
- Brian Barton drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Barton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Barton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.