Steve Barber

Born: 3/13/1948 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-09 | Final Game: 1971-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Steven Lee Barber

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Biography

Steve Barber, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1971. He made a brief but memorable mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning out of the deadball era and into a more offensive-minded approach. Barber's playing style showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, characterized by a determination to challenge hitters and a focus on developing his craft despite the challenges of a limited career. Throughout his time in the majors, Barber recorded a win-loss record of 1-0 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.08. He tallied 18 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, illustrating his ability to contribute not only as a starter but also from the bullpen. Although his career was relatively short, Barber's presence in the game during the early 1970s reflects the perseverance and dedication of many players who sought to establish themselves in a league that was beginning to see significant changes in player dynamics and strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	22	2	0	0	2	39.0	34	22	3	31	18	5.08	0

Career ERA 5.08 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 38.0% worse 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
1970	MIN	AL	0	0	18	0	0	0	2	27.3	26	14	18	14	4.61	3.89 (-19%)	-274.1
1971	MIN	AL	1	0	4	2	0	0	0	11.7	8	8	13	4	6.17	3.47 (-78%)	-1130.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1970	MIN	AL	19	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	MIN	AL	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	2	2	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	MIN	P	18	0	1	3	0	0
1971	MIN	P	4	2	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Arizona	Tucson	AZ	1967
University of La Verne	La Verne	CA	1968, 1969