Shawn Barton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1996)
Shawn Barton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1996 for the Seattle Mariners and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 5 seasons. Across 73 career appearances, he went 4-2 with a 4.71 ERA and 29 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-08-06
- Last Game
- 1996-09-06
Full name: Shawn Edward Barton
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2.92 | 3.75 (+22%) | -353.3 |
| 1995 | SFN | NL | 4 | 1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.1 | 37 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 4.26 | 4.45 (+4%) | 44.2 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 9.72 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 2 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.0 | 66 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 4.71 | — | -309 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SFN | NL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (146 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 38.1 | 32 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 2.35 |
| Away | 36 | 26.2 | 34 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 8.10 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | SFG | CIN | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-03 | SFG | WSN | — | 0.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-01 | SFG | SDP | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996-04-28 | SFG | MIA | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-22 | SFG | HOU | — | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-04-18 | SFG | CHC | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-17 | SFG | LAD | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-29 | SFG | COL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-25 | SFG | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-23 | SFG | COL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SFN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita | CA | 1982, 1983 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno | NV | 1984 |
Shawn Barton: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 6, 1992 and the final game on September 6, 1996, Shawn Barton built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Seattle Mariners (1992) and the San Francisco Giants (1995 through 1996). Listed as a pitcher, Barton hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'3" and 195 pounds. Barton was born on May 14, 1963, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The given name on file is Shawn Edward Barton.
The pitching table credits Barton with a 4-2 record and a 4.71 ERA in 73 games. Also on Barton's record: 29 strikeouts. Against a 4.27 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.71 mark was 10.1% worse. 1995 was Barton's sharpest full season, a 4.26 ERA against the league's 4.45.
The one salary on file is $109,000, for 1995. Barton's college years, 1982 and 1983, were spent at College of the Canyons. Retrosheet box scores cover 146 of Barton's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 73 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 7 putouts and 13 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shawn Barton
- What years did Shawn Barton play?
- Shawn Barton played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1996.
- Was Shawn Barton a pitcher?
- Yes. Shawn Barton pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 29 strikeouts.
- What was Shawn Barton's career ERA?
- Shawn Barton finished with a 4.71 career ERA, going 4-2 with 29 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Shawn Barton have?
- Shawn Barton recorded 29 career strikeouts.
- Is Shawn Barton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shawn Barton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Shawn Barton play for?
- Shawn Barton played for the Seattle Mariners and the San Francisco Giants.