Barry Foote
Born: 2/16/1952 in Smithfield, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-09-14 | Final Game: 1982-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Barry Clifton Foote
Biography
Barry Foote was born in 1952 and enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned nearly a decade, from 1973 until his retirement in 1982. Primarily serving as a position player, Foote made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his time, appearing in 687 games. He recorded a total of 489 hits, 57 home runs, and 230 RBIs, showcasing power and versatility on the field. His batting average stood at 0.23, and he contributed with 10 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to not only hit for power but also to exhibit speed when necessary.
Foote played in an era marked by a transition in baseball, as the game began to evolve with an emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. While he may not have been a perennial All-Star, his contributions were valuable to the teams he played for, providing depth and reliability in the lineup. Foote's career spanned a time when the game was shifting toward a more dynamic style, ultimately leaving a lasting, if understated, legacy in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 687 | 2127 | 191 | 489 | 103 | 10 | 57 | 230 | 10 | 136 | 287 | 0.230 | 0.277 | 0.368 | 0.645 | -3487.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 125 | 420 | 44 | 110 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 60 | 2 | 35 | 74 | 0.262 | 212.6 |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 118 | 387 | 25 | 75 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 48 | 0.194 | -1969.3 |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 105 | 350 | 32 | 82 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 2 | 17 | 32 | 0.234 | -714.3 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 15 | 49 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.245 | 28.4 |
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 18 | 32 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.219 | 28.4 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 39 | 57 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.158 | -433.8 |
| 1979 | CHC | NL | 132 | 429 | 47 | 109 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 56 | 5 | 34 | 49 | 0.254 | 139.5 |
| 1980 | CHC | NL | 63 | 202 | 16 | 48 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 18 | 0.238 | -214.2 |
| 1981 | CHC | NL | 9 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYY | AL | 40 | 125 | 12 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYY | AL | 17 | 48 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.146 | -359.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | WS | NYA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | AEDIV | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1981 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1978 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 637 | 565 | 3263 | 326 | 53 | 56 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MON | C | 122 | 119 | 640 | 83 | 12 | 12 |
| 1975 | MON | C | 115 | 102 | 590 | 50 | 10 | 10 |
| 1976 | MON | C | 96 | 92 | 476 | 59 | 6 | 13 |
| 1976 | MON | 1B | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MON | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MON | C | 13 | 12 | 76 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | PHI | C | 17 | 5 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | PHI | C | 31 | 11 | 78 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CHN | C | 129 | 120 | 713 | 63 | 17 | 9 |
| 1980 | CHN | C | 55 | 52 | 317 | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| 1981 | CHN | C | 8 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 | NYA | C | 34 | 32 | 227 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | NYA | C | 17 | 14 | 71 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 637 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-09-13 |