Lute Barnes, baseball player, 1972-1973

Lute Barnes

Born: 4/28/1947 in Forest City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-08-06 | Final Game: 1973-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Luther Owens Barnes

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Biography

Lute Barnes, born in 1947, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief but notable period. His career spanned from August 6, 1972, to September 26, 1973, during which he appeared in 27 games. Barnes demonstrated a solid batting presence, achieving 18 hits and recording a batting average of .243. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 7 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Barnes' playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the end of the deadball era and the rise of more offensive play styles. While his time in the major leagues was relatively short, his involvement in the game during this dynamic period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After retiring, Barnes remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the spirit of the game and the dedication required to compete at the highest levels.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 74 7 18 2 2 0 7 0 6 5 0.243 0.296 0.324 0.621 -107.1

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1972 NYN NL 24 72 5 17 2 2 0 6 0 6 4 0.236 .243 (-3%) .310 (-6%) .353 (-10%) .664 (-8%) -107.1
1973 NYN NL 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 13 35 35 3 11
SS 6 5 5 15 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 NYN 2B 14 13 35 35 3 11
1972 NYN SS 6 5 5 15 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14
Shortstop 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oregon State University Corvallis OR 1967, 1968, 1969