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
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SEA | AL | $437,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $437,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Barry Bonnell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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 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.