Barry Wesson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2003)
Barry Wesson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2003 for the Houston Astros and the Anaheim Angels, a span of 2 seasons. In 25 career games, he hit .194 with 6 hits, 1 home runs, and 4 RBI.
- 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
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-07-15
- Last Game
- 2003-09-28
Full name: Barry Jarvis Wesson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | .194 | .219 | .355 | .574 | 0 |
Career AVG .194 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OBP .219 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OPS .574 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — 23.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 15 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 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 (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | .278 |
| Away | 13 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .077 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-28 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-27 | LAA | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-20 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-16 | LAA | OAK | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-11 | LAA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-10 | LAA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-09 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-06 | LAA | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-06 | LAA | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-09-02 | LAA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Barry Wesson: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 15, 2002 and the final game on September 28, 2003, Barry Wesson built the record summarized on this page. By club, Wesson's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (2002) and the Anaheim Angels (2003). Wesson, born on April 6, 1977, in Tupelo, MS, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds. The bio lists the given name Barry Jarvis.
Wesson finished with 6 hits from 31 at bats in 25 games, which works out to .194, adding 1 home run and 4 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .219 and .355 give Wesson a career OPS of .574. Wesson's .194 average ran 26.3% below the .263 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .574 to a league .751, 23.6% below average. 2002 produced Wesson's most hits, 4 of them for the Houston Astros.
By games played in the field, center field leads with 9, followed by left field (8), right field (7), and designated hitter (1). Fielding in the outfield produced 20 putouts and 0 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barry Wesson
- What years did Barry Wesson play?
- Barry Wesson played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2003.
- Was Barry Wesson a pitcher?
- No. Barry Wesson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Barry Wesson hit?
- Barry Wesson hit 1 career home run with 6 hits.
- What teams did Barry Wesson play for?
- Barry Wesson played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (2002) and the Anaheim Angels (2003).
- What were Barry Wesson's career stats?
- In 25 games, Barry Wesson had 6 hits, 1 home runs, 4 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .194 batting average.
- What position did Barry Wesson play?
- Barry Wesson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Barry Wesson and how much did he weigh?
- Barry Wesson was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Barry Wesson hit each season?
- Barry Wesson's home runs by season: 0 in 2002 and 1 in 2003. His most in one season was 1, in 2003.
- What was Barry Wesson's career batting average?
- Barry Wesson batted .194 over his career, with 6 hits in 31 at bats.
- How many RBI did Barry Wesson have?
- Barry Wesson drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Barry Wesson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Barry Wesson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.