Larry Barnes, baseball player, 2001-2003

Larry Barnes

Born: 7/23/1974 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-11 | Final Game: 2003-07-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Larry Richard Barnes

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Biography

Larry Barnes was a professional baseball player born in 1974 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from April 11, 2001, until July 31, 2003. Over the course of his brief career, Barnes appeared in 46 games, where he recorded a total of 12 hits. He showcased his power with one home run and contributed four runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Despite a batting average of .154, Barnes was known for his determination and work ethic during an era characterized by increasing offensive production and the rise of advanced statistics. Barnes's time in the majors coincided with a competitive period in baseball, as teams were beginning to embrace new training methodologies and analytics to enhance player performance. While his career statistics may reflect limited success on the field, his perseverance and passion for the game left an impression on those who witnessed his journey. Following his time in the big leagues, Barnes's contributions to the sport continued through various roles, embodying the spirit of a player who dedicated himself to the game he loved.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 78 4 12 2 0 1 4 0 2 18 0.154 0.175 0.218 0.393 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OBP .175 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 48.1% 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
2001 LAA AL 16 40 2 4 0 0 1 2 0 1 9 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2003 LAD NL 30 38 2 8 2 0 0 2 0 1 9 0.211 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 24 15 129 9 0 9
OF 3 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 ANA 1B 16 10 86 7 0 5
2001 ANA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2003 LAN 1B 8 5 43 2 0 4
2003 LAN OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 24
Left Field 3
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1995