Austin Barnes, baseball player, 2015

Austin Barnes

Born: 12/28/1989 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-05-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Austin Scott Barnes

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Biography

Austin Barnes is a professional baseball player born in 1989, currently active in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 24, 2015. Primarily serving as a position player, Barnes has established himself as a versatile asset for his team, known for his defensive skills and ability to contribute in various roles on the field. Over his career, he appears in 599 games, showcasing a blend of power and speed with 35 home runs and 23 stolen bases, while accumulating 329 hits and driving in 160 runs. His batting average stands at .223, reflecting the challenges many players face in a competitive league. Barnes' career unfolds during a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by an emphasis on analytics and specialized roles, which has influenced how catchers and position players are utilized. His ongoing contributions highlight the evolution of player roles in the game, as teams increasingly value versatility and defensive prowess. As he continues to play, Austin Barnes remains an integral part of the fabric of modern baseball, embodying the tenacity and adaptability necessary for success in today’s game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
612 1516 206 338 63 3 35 162 23 196 391 0.223 0.322 0.338 0.660 -1686.1

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
2015 LAD NL 20 29 4 6 2 0 0 1 1 6 6 0.207 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAD NL 21 32 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 5 9 0.156 — — — — 0.0
2017 LAD NL 102 218 35 63 15 2 8 38 4 39 43 0.289 .254 (+13%) .324 (+26%) .425 (+14%) .750 (+19%) 992.7
2018 LAD NL 100 200 32 41 5 0 4 14 4 31 67 0.205 .247 (-17%) .318 (+3%) .409 (-29%) .727 (-15%) -410.1
2019 LAD NL 75 212 28 43 12 1 5 25 3 23 56 0.203 .252 (-20%) .322 (-9%) .434 (-22%) .757 (-16%) -646.7
2020 LAD NL 29 86 14 21 3 0 1 9 3 13 24 0.244 .244 (avg) .321 (+10%) .417 (-25%) .739 (-10%) -94.9
2021 LAD NL 77 200 28 43 8 0 6 23 1 20 56 0.215 .243 (-12%) .317 (-6%) .410 (-16%) .727 (-12%) -381.0
2022 LAD NL 62 179 31 38 6 0 8 26 2 27 37 0.212 .242 (-13%) .311 (+4%) .394 (-4%) .706 (avg) 56.2
2023 LAD NL 59 178 15 32 5 0 2 11 2 17 43 0.180 .248 (-28%) .320 (-20%) .414 (-42%) .734 (-32%) -1013.7
2024 LAD NL 54 140 12 37 3 0 1 11 3 14 36 0.264 .243 (+9%) .312 (+6%) .399 (-23%) .711 (-10%) -188.8
2025 LAD NL 13 42 4 9 3 0 0 2 0 1 14 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
44 107 13 22 3 0 2 10 10 32 0.206

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLCS LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 NLDS2 LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2022 NLDS2 LAN 2 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.667
2021 NLCS LAN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2021 NLDS2 LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2020 NLCS LAN 3 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286
2020 NLDS1 LAN 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000
2020 NLWC1 LAN 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.667
2020 WS LAN 5 13 2 2 0 0 1 2 2 3 0.154
2018 NLCS LAN 5 18 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 9 0.111
2018 WS LAN 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000
2017 NLCS LAN 5 15 2 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.133
2017 NLDS1 LAN 3 8 4 4 1 0 1 3 1 2 0.500
2017 WS LAN 7 23 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 5 0.174
2016 NLDS2 LAN 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2B 60 14 29 51 3 12
3B 3 0 0 0 0 0
C 445 414 3862 99 30 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 LAN 2B 1 1 0 1 0 0
2015 LAN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2015 LAN C 11 7 57 5 0 0
2016 LAN 2B 7 2 4 9 0 3
2016 LAN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 LAN C 9 5 47 1 0 0
2017 LAN 2B 21 4 12 17 1 4
2017 LAN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2017 LAN C 55 49 497 16 3 4
2018 LAN 2B 19 6 11 17 1 4
2018 LAN C 61 53 478 15 1 3
2019 LAN 2B 1 1 0 4 0 0
2019 LAN C 64 61 554 12 6 1
2020 LAN C 28 27 245 6 2 0
2021 LAN 2B 7 0 2 3 1 1
2021 LAN C 52 51 515 15 6 3
2022 LAN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 LAN C 55 55 521 12 4 3
2023 LAN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2023 LAN C 53 52 461 6 3 1
2024 LAN 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2024 LAN C 45 42 368 10 5 2
2025 LAN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2025 LAN C 12 12 119 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 445
First Base 1
Second Base 60
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAN NL $512,500
Total Career Earnings $512,500