Jeff Barry, baseball player, 1995-1999

Jeff Barry

Born: 9/22/1969 in Medford, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-09 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Finas Barry

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Biography

Jeff Barry was a professional baseball player born in 1969 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 104 games, where he recorded 53 hits and achieved a batting average of .244. Barry contributed to his teams with 5 home runs and 28 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Notably, he did not register any stolen bases, emphasizing his role as a more traditional hitter rather than a speedster on the base paths. Barry's career unfolded during a period characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s, a time when power hitting and offensive production were highly valued in the game. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were an essential part of their offensive strategies. After concluding his playing days on October 3, 1999, Barry's legacy remains as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 217 25 53 18 0 5 28 0 22 48 0.244 0.314 0.396 0.711 45.2

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1995 NYN NL 15 15 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1998 COL NL 15 34 4 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 11 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1999 COL NL 74 168 19 45 16 0 5 26 0 19 29 0.268 .271 (-1%) .344 (avg) .433 (+4%) .778 (+2%) 45.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 68 43 112 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 NYN OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1998 COL OF 10 6 20 1 0 0
1999 COL OF 56 37 90 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 16
Center Field 40
Right Field 21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 COL NL $202,000
1995 NYN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $311,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1988, 1989, 1990