Brandon Barnes

Born: 5/15/1986 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-08-07 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Brandon Michael Barnes

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Biography

Brandon Barnes, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2018. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Barnes showcased his skills in the outfield and contributed both offensively and defensively throughout his career. Over the course of 484 games, he recorded 284 hits, including 20 home runs, while driving in 102 runs. His batting average stood at .242, and he demonstrated notable speed on the bases with 22 stolen bases. Barnes played during a competitive era of baseball that saw an emphasis on both power hitting and speed. His ability to change the dynamics of a game with his aggressive base running and occasional power at the plate made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although his career may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, his contributions in crucial moments and his work ethic left a lasting impression, particularly among teammates and fans who appreciated his determination and hustle on the field. After retiring from professional play on September 30, 2018, Barnes remains a respected figure in the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
484	1172	133	284	56	9	20	102	22	67	358	0.242	0.290	0.357	0.647	-2160.5

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
2012	HOU	NL	43	98	8	20	3	0	1	7	1	5	29	0.204	.254 (-20%)	.318 (-22%)	.405 (-35%)	.724 (-29%)	-477.0
2013	HOU	AL	136	408	46	98	17	1	8	41	11	21	127	0.240	.253 (-5%)	.317 (-9%)	.396 (-13%)	.714 (-11%)	-894.1
2014	COL	NL	132	292	37	75	17	4	8	27	5	15	100	0.257	.251 (+2%)	.313 (-7%)	.386 (+10%)	.700 (+3%)	38.9
2015	COL	NL	106	255	30	64	13	2	2	17	4	21	67	0.251	.254 (-1%)	.316 (-1%)	.404 (-16%)	.721 (-9%)	-402.4
2016	COL	NL	48	100	10	22	6	2	0	8	1	3	30	0.220	.255 (-14%)	.321 (-22%)	.417 (-23%)	.738 (-23%)	-425.9
2018	CLE	AL	19	19	2	5	0	0	1	2	0	2	5	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0