Jose Barrero

Born: 4/5/1998 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2020-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jose Israel Barrero

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Biography

Jose Barrero, born in 1998, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2020 until his retirement on October 5, 2022. Known for his speed on the bases, Barrero accumulated a total of 9 stolen bases during his career, showcasing his ability to pressure opposing defenses. He appeared in 139 games, where he recorded 77 hits and 4 home runs, contributing 32 RBIs to his team's efforts. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .186, Barrero's potential was recognized within the league, as he navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a heightened emphasis on power hitting and analytics. Barrero's career unfolded during a time when younger players were increasingly making their mark in the league, which presented both challenges and opportunities for emerging talents. His speed and defensive prowess allowed him to be a valuable asset, particularly in late-game situations. Although his offensive numbers did not reach the heights many anticipated, Barrero’s journey through the majors reflects the resilience and determination that many players exhibit as they carve their paths in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
161	444	40	81	16	1	5	35	9	29	172	0.182	0.238	0.257	0.495	-2218.4

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
2020	CIN	NL	24	67	4	13	0	0	0	2	1	1	26	0.194	.244 (-21%)	.321 (-36%)	.417 (-54%)	.739 (-46%)	-514.4
2021	CIN	NL	21	50	4	10	4	1	0	3	1	3	17	0.200	.243 (-18%)	.317 (-10%)	.410 (-22%)	.727 (-17%)	-138.5
2022	CIN	NL	48	165	13	25	3	0	2	10	4	9	76	0.152	.242 (-38%)	.311 (-37%)	.394 (-48%)	.706 (-43%)	-1206.0
2023	CIN	NL	46	133	15	29	8	0	2	17	3	15	44	0.218	.248 (-12%)	.320 (-8%)	.414 (-22%)	.734 (-16%)	-359.4
2025	STL	NL	22	29	4	4	1	0	1	3	0	1	9	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	NLWC4	CIN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	8	1	6	3	1	2
3B	1	0	0	1	1	0
OF	34	24	55	1	1	0
SS	109	101	136	235	13	65

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2020	CIN	SS	21	19	17	46	2	10
2021	CIN	2B	2	1	5	2	1	2
2021	CIN	OF	7	5	12	0	0	0
2021	CIN	SS	9	7	12	22	1	11
2022	CIN	SS	48	46	58	108	6	26
2023	CIN	OF	19	15	30	1	1	0
2023	CIN	SS	26	25	42	48	2	16
2025	SLN	2B	6	0	1	1	0	0
2025	SLN	3B	1	0	0	1	1	0
2025	SLN	OF	8	4	13	0	0	0
2025	SLN	SS	5	4	7	11	2	2