Barry Bonnell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1986)
Barry Bonnell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1986 for the Atlanta Braves, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 10 seasons. In 976 career games, he hit .272 with 833 hits, 56 home runs, and 355 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 87.
- 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
- 1977-05-04
- Last Game
- 1986-07-12
Full name: Robert Barry Bonnell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 976 | 3,068 | 363 | 833 | 143 | 24 | 56 | 355 | 64 | 229 | 387 | .272 | .323 | .389 | .712 | 87 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .389 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .712 vs. league average .714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 100 | 360 | 41 | 108 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 7 | 37 | 32 | .300 | .264 (+14%) | .329 (+12%) | .401 (-16%) | .730 (-3%) | -29.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 117 | 304 | 36 | 73 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 30 | .240 | .257 (-7%) | .323 (-11%) | .378 (-19%) | .702 (-16%) | -737.9 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 127 | 375 | 47 | 97 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 45 | 8 | 26 | 55 | .259 | .265 (-3%) | .329 (-6%) | .397 (+7%) | .727 (+1%) | 10.8 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 130 | 463 | 55 | 124 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 56 | 3 | 37 | 59 | .268 | .264 (+1%) | .326 (-1%) | .387 (+7%) | .714 (+3%) | 245.3 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 66 | 227 | 21 | 50 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 12 | 25 | .220 | .255 (-14%) | .320 (-18%) | .368 (-8%) | .688 (-13%) | -487.9 |
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 140 | 437 | 59 | 128 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 49 | 14 | 32 | 51 | .293 | .261 (+12%) | .324 (+6%) | .388 (+5%) | .712 (+5%) | 426.3 |
| 1983 | TOR | AL | 121 | 377 | 49 | 120 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 54 | 10 | 33 | 52 | .318 | .260 (+22%) | .324 (+13%) | .389 (+21%) | .714 (+17%) | 1227.4 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 110 | 363 | 42 | 96 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 48 | 5 | 25 | 51 | .264 | .259 (+2%) | .322 (-2%) | .384 (+2%) | .707 (avg) | -8.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 48 | 111 | 9 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 19 | .243 | .257 (-5%) | .323 (-13%) | .390 (-12%) | .714 (-13%) | -232.7 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 17 | 51 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .196 | .257 (-24%) | .325 (-36%) | .395 (-40%) | .720 (-39%) | -327.1 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 976 | 3,068 | 363 | 833 | 143 | 24 | 56 | 355 | 64 | 229 | 387 | .272 | — | — | — | — | 87 | ||
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 (976 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 482 | 1482 | 195 | 402 | 32 | 180 | .271 |
| Away | 494 | 1586 | 168 | 431 | 24 | 175 | .272 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-12 | SEA | MIL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-07-08 | SEA | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-07 | SEA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-05-28 | SEA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-05-16 | SEA | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-05-14 | SEA | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-05-05 | SEA | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-05-04 | SEA | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-05-03 | SEA | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986-05-02 | SEA | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 8 | 68 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| 3B | 71 | 58 | 44 | 113 | 14 | 4 |
| OF | 859 | 685 | 1643 | 58 | 32 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | 3B | 32 | 31 | 22 | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 | ATL | OF | 75 | 57 | 181 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | ATL | 3B | 15 | 14 | 15 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
| 1978 | ATL | OF | 105 | 59 | 172 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | ATL | OF | 124 | 97 | 220 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | TOR | OF | 122 | 119 | 271 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| 1981 | TOR | OF | 66 | 61 | 148 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | TOR | 3B | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | TOR | OF | 125 | 99 | 232 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | TOR | 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | TOR | OF | 117 | 94 | 212 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | SEA | 1B | 5 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | SEA | 3B | 10 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | SEA | OF | 94 | 77 | 153 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | SEA | 1B | 5 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1985 | SEA | OF | 22 | 15 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | SEA | 1B | 8 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | SEA | OF | 9 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 72 |
| Left Field | 399 |
| Center Field | 357 |
| Right Field | 215 |
| Designated Hitter | 22 |
Salary History
Barry Bonnell's recorded salaries total $437,500 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bonnell's career ran from 1977 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SEA | AL | $437,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $437,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
Most Similar Players
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Barry Bonnell: the record in brief
Barry Bonnell's major league career runs from a debut on May 4, 1977 to a final game on July 12, 1986. Club by club, the record runs the Atlanta Braves (1977 through 1979), the Toronto Blue Jays (1980 through 1983), and the Seattle Mariners (1984 through 1986). Bonnell played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on October 27, 1953, in Mariemont, OH, USA, Bonnell was listed at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Bonnell's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Barry Bonnell.
Across 976 games at the plate, Bonnell's career line reads 833 hits in 3,068 at bats for a .272 average, along with 56 homers, 355 runs batted in, and 64 stolen bases. Bonnell's career OPS of .712 combines a .323 on-base mark with .389 slugging. Bonnell hit .272 while the league hit .261 over the same span, a figure close to average. The home run peak was 13 in 1980 with the Toronto Blue Jays. The hits column peaks at 128, in 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barry Bonnell
- What years did Barry Bonnell play?
- Barry Bonnell played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1986.
- Was Barry Bonnell a pitcher?
- No. Barry Bonnell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Barry Bonnell hit?
- Barry Bonnell hit 56 career home runs with 833 hits.
- What teams did Barry Bonnell play for?
- Barry Bonnell played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1977–1979), the Toronto Blue Jays (1980–1983), and the Seattle Mariners (1984–1986).
- What were Barry Bonnell's career stats?
- In 976 games, Barry Bonnell had 833 hits, 56 home runs, 355 RBI, 363 runs, and 64 stolen bases, with a .272 batting average.
- How much did Barry Bonnell earn in his career?
- Barry Bonnell's recorded salaries total $437,500 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bonnell's career ran from 1977 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986.
- What was Barry Bonnell's salary?
- Barry Bonnell's recorded salary was $437,500 in 1985.
- What position did Barry Bonnell play?
- Barry Bonnell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Barry Bonnell and how much did he weigh?
- Barry Bonnell was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Barry Bonnell hit each season?
- Barry Bonnell's home runs by season: 1 in 1977, 1 in 1978, 12 in 1979, 13 in 1980, 4 in 1981, 6 in 1982, 10 in 1983, 8 in 1984, 1 in 1985, and 0 in 1986. His most in one season was 13, in 1980.
- What was Barry Bonnell's career batting average?
- Barry Bonnell batted .272 over his career, with 833 hits in 3,068 at bats.
- How many RBI did Barry Bonnell have?
- Barry Bonnell drove in 355 runs in his career.
- Is Barry Bonnell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Barry Bonnell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.