Tony Barron

Born: 8/17/1966 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-06-02 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Anthony Dirk Barron

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Biography

Tony Barron, born in 1966, was a versatile position player who made a mark in Major League Baseball during his career from 1996 to 1997. Over the course of 58 games, Barron showcased his offensive capabilities with a batting average of .284, amassing 54 hits, 4 home runs, and 24 RBIs. His performance on the field contributed to his team's efforts, although he did not steal any bases during his brief stint in the MLB. Barron's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, as the game began to see an influx of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. Despite the challenges of competing in this evolving landscape, Barron’s solid hitting and ability to contribute to his team’s scoring made him a valuable asset during his time in the league. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Barron's contributions in his limited time exemplified the determination and talent present in players striving to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	190	22	54	12	1	4	24	0	12	39	0.284	0.329	0.421	0.750	-51.9

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.762 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
1996	WSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	PHI	NL	57	189	22	54	12	1	4	24	0	12	38	0.286	.266 (+7%)	.336 (-2%)	.419 (+1%)	.756 (avg)	-51.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	53	51	111	3	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	PHI	OF	53	51	111	3	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	53

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1997	PHI	NL	$150,000
Total Career Earnings			$150,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Willamette University	Salem	OR	1986, 1987