Brian Barton, baseball player, 2008-2009

Brian Barton

Born: 4/25/1982 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-01 | Final Game: 2009-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Brian Deon Barton

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Biography

Brian Barton, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2009. A versatile position player, Barton played primarily as an outfielder, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. He was known for his ability to make solid contact at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .268 over the span of 83 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 41 hits, including 2 home runs and 13 RBIs, while also contributing with 3 stolen bases. Barton made his MLB debut during a transitional era in baseball marked by the ongoing evolution of player training and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. His journey to the major leagues included time in the minor leagues, where he developed the skills that would later earn him a spot on the roster. Despite his relatively short tenure in the majors, Brian Barton's contributions on the field and his determination exemplified the spirit of players striving to make their mark in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
83 153 23 41 9 2 2 13 3 19 39 0.268 0.354 0.392 0.746 22.1

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.746 vs. league average 0.750 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
2008 STL NL 82 153 23 41 9 2 2 13 3 19 39 0.268 .263 (+2%) .333 (+6%) .416 (-6%) .749 (avg) 22.1
2009 ATL NL 1 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
OF 46 33 59 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SLN OF 45 33 58 2 2 0
2009 ATL OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 36
Center Field 2
Right Field 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 SLN NL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $390,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 2001
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 2003, 2004