Steve Barber, baseball player, 1960-1974

Steve Barber

Born: 2/22/1938 in Takoma Park, MD, USA

Died: 2/4/2007 in Henderson, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-21 | Final Game: 1974-07-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Stephen David Barber

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Biography

Steve Barber was a prominent left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his tenacity on the mound and his impressive skill set. Born in 1938, Barber made his debut in 1960 and played until 1974, establishing himself as a reliable and effective starter during an era that saw significant changes in the game. Over his career, he compiled a record of 121 wins and 106 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.36. Barber's pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 1,309 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Barber was selected as an All-Star twice, showcasing his status among the elite pitchers of his era. He also contributed to his teams with 13 saves, demonstrating his versatility and capability in high-pressure situations. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, as the game was shifting towards a more offensive approach, yet Barber remained a formidable presence on the mound, known for his competitive spirit and strategic pitching style. His contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
121 106 466 272 59 21 13 1999.0 1818 747 125 950 1309 3.36 0

Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 6.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1960 BAL AL 10 7 36 27 6 1 2 181.7 148 65 113 112 3.22 3.82 (+16%) -509.8
1961 BAL AL 18 12 37 34 14 8 1 248.3 194 92 130 150 3.33 4.03 (+17%) 2514.1
1962 BAL AL 9 6 28 19 5 2 0 140.3 145 54 61 89 3.46 3.96 (+12%) 1614.8
1963 BAL AL 20 13 39 36 11 2 0 258.7 253 79 92 180 2.75 3.46 (+21%) 4462.3
1964 BAL AL 9 13 36 26 4 0 1 157.0 144 67 81 118 3.84 3.58 (-7%) -1802.2
1965 BAL AL 15 10 37 32 7 2 0 220.7 177 66 81 130 2.69 3.50 (+23%) 512.5
1966 BAL AL 10 5 25 22 5 3 0 133.3 104 34 49 91 2.29 3.52 (+35%) 1972.6
1967 BAL AL 4 9 15 15 1 1 0 74.7 47 34 61 48 4.10 3.30 (-24%) -2790.3
1967 NYY AL 6 9 17 17 3 1 0 97.7 103 44 54 70 4.05 3.30 (-23%) -
1968 NYY AL 6 5 20 19 3 1 0 128.3 127 46 64 87 3.23 2.98 (-8%) -
1969 SE1 AL 4 7 25 16 0 0 0 86.3 99 46 48 69 4.80 3.61 (-33%) -780.3
1970 CHC NL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 5.7 10 6 6 3 9.53 — -
1970 ATL NL 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 14.7 17 8 5 11 4.91 3.89 (-26%) -418.9
1971 ATL NL 3 1 39 3 0 0 2 75.0 92 40 25 40 4.80 3.47 (-38%) -68.1
1972 ATL NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 15.7 18 10 6 6 5.74 3.26 (-76%) -211.9
1972 LAA AL 4 4 34 3 0 0 2 58.0 37 13 30 34 2.02 3.26 (+38%) -
1973 LAA AL 3 2 50 1 0 0 4 89.3 90 35 32 58 3.53 3.75 (+6%) -
1974 SFG NL 0 1 13 0 0 0 1 13.7 13 8 12 13 5.27 3.63 (-45%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
466 563 24 65 5 2 5 27 0 38 320 0.115 0.174 0.158 0.332 -2730.4

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OBP .174 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.332 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1960 BAL AL 36 54 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 5 32 0.056 .255 (-78%) .323 (-58%) .387 (-86%) .711 (-73%) -660.5
1961 BAL AL 37 80 6 13 1 0 2 6 0 5 42 0.163 .258 (-37%) .328 (-33%) .399 (-37%) .727 (-35%) -483.6
1962 BAL AL 28 42 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 24 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1963 BAL AL 39 87 3 12 2 0 1 4 0 4 38 0.138 .246 (-44%) .308 (-43%) .371 (-47%) .680 (-45%) -643.4
1964 BAL AL 36 47 2 7 0 0 1 4 0 4 24 0.149 — — — — -285.2
1965 BAL AL 37 65 2 5 1 0 1 2 0 4 43 0.077 .245 (-69%) .310 (-59%) .371 (-63%) .682 (-61%) -657.8
1966 BAL AL 25 44 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 30 0.068 — — — — 0.0
1967 BAL AL 15 22 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 2 14 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1967 NYY AL 17 29 2 5 1 1 0 4 0 1 17 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1968 NYY AL 20 39 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 23 0.051 — — — — 0.0
1969 SE1 AL 25 25 4 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1970 CHC NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1970 ATL NL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL NL 39 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL NL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1972 LAA AL 34 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1973 LAA AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 SFG NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 466 272 106 372 38 31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 BAL P 36 27 4 30 2 5
1961 BAL P 37 34 13 60 4 8
1962 BAL P 28 19 16 26 2 1
1963 BAL P 39 36 19 43 4 8
1964 BAL P 36 26 11 37 2 3
1965 BAL P 37 32 12 47 6 1
1966 BAL P 25 22 5 30 2 1
1967 BAL P 15 15 6 13 4 1
1967 NYA P 17 17 5 12 2 0
1968 NYA P 20 19 2 24 4 1
1969 SE1 P 25 16 3 13 2 2
1970 CHN P 5 0 0 0 0 0
1970 ATL P 5 2 0 2 0 0
1971 ATL P 39 3 4 13 1 0
1972 ATL P 5 0 2 5 0 0
1972 CAL P 34 3 1 7 2 0
1973 CAL P 50 1 3 10 0 0
1974 SFN P 13 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 466

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1961 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 7.0 280 0
1960 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 7.0 336 0