Rich Barnes, baseball player, 1982-1983

Rich Barnes

Born: 7/21/1959 in Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-07-18 | Final Game: 1983-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Richard Monroe Barnes

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Biography

Rich Barnes, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 18, 1982, to September 25, 1983. Primarily known for his left-handed pitching, Barnes played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, marked by an evolving approach to the game and an increased emphasis on pitcher specialization. Throughout his brief career, Barnes compiled a record of 1-3 with a 5.65 earned run average (ERA), indicating the challenges he faced on the mound. He recorded 8 strikeouts and notched 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Although his career was relatively short, Barnes's experiences reflected the competitive atmosphere of early 1980s baseball, a time when teams began to focus more on matchups and bullpen depth. His journey in the big leagues remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 10 4 0 0 1 28.7 39 18 1 14 8 5.65 0

Career ERA 5.65 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 46.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1982 CHW AL 0 2 6 2 0 0 1 17.0 21 9 4 6 4.76 3.86 (-23%) -
1983 CLE AL 1 1 4 2 0 0 0 11.7 18 9 10 2 6.94 3.87 (-79%) -324.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1982 CHW AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CLE AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 10 4 1 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 CHA P 6 2 0 4 0 0
1983 CLE P 4 2 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10