German Barranca, baseball player, 1979-1982

German Barranca

Born: 10/19/1956 in Veracruz, Veracruz, México

MLB Debut: 1979-09-02 | Final Game: 1982-07-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

German Barranca, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1982. Primarily a position player, Barranca played in a total of 67 games, showcasing his skills during an era defined by evolving offensive strategies and increased player specialization. Known for his agility on the base paths, he recorded 5 stolen bases throughout his career, reflecting a style of play that emphasized speed and quickness. Though his offensive statistics were modest, with 18 hits and a batting average of 0.29, Barranca contributed to his teams with his versatility and tenacity. His ability to get on base, as evidenced by his 3 RBIs, added depth to the rosters he played on. Despite not hitting any home runs, Barranca's presence on the field and willingness to take risks on the bases made him a valuable teammate during his tenure in the league. His career, while short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the contributions of players who may not have achieved superstar status but nonetheless played important roles in their teams' dynamics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 62 19 18 2 3 0 3 5 2 9 0.290 0.312 0.419 0.732 -72.6

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1979 KCR AL 5 5 3 3 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.600 — — — — 0.0
1980 KCR AL 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CIN NL 9 6 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1982 CIN NL 46 51 11 13 1 3 0 2 2 2 9 0.255 .261 (-2%) .324 (-13%) .388 (+1%) .712 (-5%) -72.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 4 9 16 3 4
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 KCA 2B 1 1 4 7 0 3
1979 KCA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1982 CIN 2B 6 3 5 9 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 1