Brian Barden

Born: 4/2/1981 in Templeton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-03 | Final Game: 2010-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Brian David Barden

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Biography

Brian Barden was a professional baseball player born in 1981, who played as a position player from 2007 until his retirement in 2010. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 119 games, primarily known for his contributions as a versatile infielder. Barden's playing style was characterized by his defensive capabilities, although his offensive statistics reflected a challenging batting average of .211. Throughout his career, he accumulated 37 hits, including 4 home runs and 14 RBIs, while he did not record any stolen bases. Barden entered Major League Baseball during a period marked by the transition from the steroid era, when power hitting dominated the game. Despite his struggles at the plate, his work ethic and commitment to the game earned him respect among teammates and coaches. His journey through the minor leagues showcased his perseverance and adaptability, and he made his mark as a reliable option for teams looking for depth in the infield. After his career concluded on July 2, 2010, Barden remained a figure in baseball, reflecting the experiences of many players navigating the highs and lows of professional athletics.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
119	175	21	37	4	0	4	14	0	11	44	0.211	0.268	0.303	0.571	-225.7

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2007	AZ	NL	8	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	STL	NL	15	23	6	5	1	0	0	2	4	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	STL	NL	9	9	0	2	0	0	1	0	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	STL	NL	52	103	13	24	3	4	10	6	21	0.233	.262 (-11%)	.332 (-14%)	.417 (-9%)	.750 (-12%)	-225.7
2010	MIA	NL	35	28	2	5	0	0	3	3	12	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	6	5	8	16	2	0
3B	70	22	14	64	4	8
SS	17	6	13	29	0	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	ARI	3B	3	2	0	2	0	1
2007	SLN	2B	2	2	2	4	0	0
2007	SLN	3B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2007	SLN	SS	6	0	3	11	0	2
2008	SLN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2008	SLN	2B	1	1	1	4	1	0
2008	SLN	3B	4	0	0	2	0	0
2009	SLN	2B	1	1	4	0	0	0
2009	SLN	3B	46	20	9	50	4	4
2009	SLN	SS	4	3	4	11	0	2
2010	FLO	2B	2	1	1	8	1	0
2010	FLO	3B	16	0	3	10	0	3
2010	FLO	SS	7	3	6	7	0	1