Brian Barton
Born: 4/25/1982 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-04-01 | Final Game: 2009-06-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Brian Deon Barton
Biography
Brian Barton, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2009. A versatile position player, Barton played primarily as an outfielder, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. He was known for his ability to make solid contact at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .268 over the span of 83 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 41 hits, including 2 home runs and 13 RBIs, while also contributing with 3 stolen bases.
Barton made his MLB debut during a transitional era in baseball marked by the ongoing evolution of player training and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. His journey to the major leagues included time in the minor leagues, where he developed the skills that would later earn him a spot on the roster. Despite his relatively short tenure in the majors, Brian Barton's contributions on the field and his determination exemplified the spirit of players striving to make their mark in professional baseball.
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 | 0.268 | 0.354 | 0.392 | 0.746 | 22.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | STL | NL | 82 | 153 | 23 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 39 | 0.268 | 22.1 |
| 2009 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 46 | 33 | 59 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SLN | OF | 45 | 33 | 58 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | ATL | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |