Steve Barr, baseball player, 1974-1976

Steve Barr

Born: 9/8/1951 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-10-01 | Final Game: 1976-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Steven Charles Barr

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Biography

Steve Barr, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1976. He made his debut during a transformative period in the sport, as the game was evolving with the introduction of free agency and a more diverse player pool. Over the course of his brief career, Barr compiled a record of 3-7 with a 5.16 ERA, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers in a competitive league. Barr struck out 32 batters during his time on the mound, contributing to the teams he played for, but he never recorded a save. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on both pitching finesse and the increasing need for pitchers to adapt to powerful lineups. Despite a short career, Barr's journey through Major League Baseball served as a testament to the perseverance required to compete at 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
3 7 24 13 4 0 0 83.7 88 48 11 57 32 5.16 0

Career ERA 5.16 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 42.7% 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
1974 BOS AL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 7 4 6 3 4.00 3.63 (-10%) 0.0
1975 BOS AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 7.0 11 2 7 2 2.57 — 0.0
1976 TEX AL 2 6 20 10 3 0 0 67.7 70 42 44 27 5.59 3.51 (-59%) -3760.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 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
1974 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 BOS AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 TEX AL 20 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 24 13 2 17 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 BOS P 1 1 1 2 0 0
1975 BOS P 3 2 0 1 1 1
1976 TEX P 20 10 1 14 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 24