Brian Barnes

Born: 3/25/1967 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-14 | Final Game: 1994-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Brian Keith Barnes

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Biography

Brian Barnes, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 1994. He made his Major League Baseball debut during a transitional period in the sport, characterized by a shifting approach to pitching and an evolving offensive environment. Over the course of his career, Barnes compiled a record of 14 wins and 22 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 275 strikeouts, alongside contributing to his teams with 3 saves. Barnes showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, often characterized by his tenacity and tactical approach to pitching. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant pitcher, his ERA indicates a consistent ability to limit runs in a league that was increasingly challenging for pitchers. His career, although brief, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1990s, a time when pitchers were adapting to a new generation of hitters and evolving strategies in the game. After retiring on July 1, 1994, Barnes left behind a legacy of resilience and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	22	116	56	2	0	3	406.3	364	178	39	204	275	3.94	0

Career ERA 3.94 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1990	WSN	NL	1	1	4	4	1	0	28.0	25	9	7	23	2.89	3.86 (+25%)	-
1991	WSN	NL	5	8	28	27	1	0	160.0	135	75	84	117	4.22	3.91 (-8%)	-
1992	WSN	NL	6	6	21	17	0	0	100.0	77	33	46	65	2.97	3.75 (+21%)	-
1993	WSN	NL	2	6	52	8	0	3	100.0	105	49	48	60	4.41	4.19 (-5%)	-
1994	CLE	AL	0	1	6	0	0	0	13.3	12	8	15	5	5.40	4.51 (-20%)	-1067.7
1994	LAD	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	5.0	10	4	4	5	7.20	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
116	107	3	15	0	0	0	4	0	10	51	0.140	0.214	0.140	0.354	-476.8

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career SLG .140 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.354 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1990	WSN	NL	4	9	0	0	0	1	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	WSN	NL	28	49	1	4	1	7	19	0.082	—	—	—	—	-476.8
1992	WSN	NL	21	29	1	8	1	1	15	0.276	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	WSN	NL	52	20	1	3	2	1	10	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	CLE	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	LAD	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0