Kevin Barker, baseball player, 1999-2009

Kevin Barker

Born: 7/26/1975 in Bristol, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-08-19 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kevin Stewart Barker

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Biography

Kevin Barker, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1999 until his retirement in 2009. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 126 Major League games, showcasing his talents primarily as a first baseman and designated hitter. Barker recorded a total of 71 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .249. He hit 6 home runs and drove in 36 runs, while also stealing 3 bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed during his time on the field. Barker made his Major League debut during an era characterized by a mix of evolving offensive strategies and the early stirrings of advanced analytics in baseball. Although not a superstar, he carved out a niche for himself, known for his solid defensive skills and versatility. His contributions on the field were significant in providing depth to the rosters he played on, including stints with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cincinnati Reds. After his playing days, Barker’s knowledge of the game led him to transitions in coaching and player development, allowing him to influence the next generation of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
126 285 32 71 12 0 6 36 3 34 65 0.249 0.328 0.354 0.683 -353.7

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1999 MIL NL 38 117 13 33 3 0 3 23 1 9 19 0.282 .271 (+4%) .344 (-4%) .433 (-11%) .778 (-8%) -168.1
2000 MIL NL 40 100 14 22 5 0 2 9 1 20 21 0.220 .270 (-19%) .344 (+2%) .437 (-25%) .782 (-13%) -185.6
2002 SDP NL 7 19 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 0.158 — — — — 0.0
2006 TOR AL 12 17 3 4 1 0 1 1 0 1 10 0.235 — — — — 0.0
2009 CIN NL 29 32 2 9 3 0 0 3 0 3 9 0.281 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 77 65 598 35 3 53
OF 1 1 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 MIL 1B 31 29 254 18 1 19
2000 MIL 1B 32 29 250 15 2 24
2002 SDN 1B 6 5 49 1 0 5
2006 TOR 1B 2 1 13 0 0 0
2006 TOR OF 1 1 1 0 1 0
2009 CIN 1B 6 1 32 1 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 77
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 MIL NL $205,000
1999 MIL NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $405,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 1994, 1995, 1996