Bruce Barmes

Born: 10/23/1929 in Vincennes, IN, USA

Died: 1/25/2014 in Garner, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-13 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Bruce Raymond Barmes

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Biography

Bruce Barmes was an American professional baseball player born in 1929. He played in Major League Baseball for a brief stint during the 1953 season, primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, Barmes appeared in just 5 games, where he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite his limited time on the field, Barmes contributed to his team during the early years of the post-World War II era, a period marked by the return of many veterans to the game and the gradual evolution of playing styles. Barmes's career, although not extensive, reflected the challenges faced by players during the mid-20th century, when competition for roster spots was fierce and the game was undergoing significant changes. With no home runs or RBIs to his name, his offensive contributions were minimal, but his presence in the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication required to reach that level of play. He ultimately retired from professional baseball on September 27, 1953, leaving behind a brief but notable mark in the annals of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 45.4% 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
1953	WSN	AL	5	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	WS1	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	1