Barry Bonnell

Born: 10/27/1953 in Mariemont, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-04 | Final Game: 1986-07-12

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

Full name: Robert Barry Bonnell

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Biography

Barry Bonnell was a professional baseball player born in 1953, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1986. Known for his versatility as a position player, Bonnell played in 976 games throughout his career, accumulating a total of 833 hits. With a batting average of .272, he demonstrated a balanced combination of contact and power, hitting 56 home runs and driving in 355 runs. His ability to contribute on the base paths was evident, as he recorded 64 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility during a time when the game was evolving toward a greater emphasis on athleticism. Bonnell was active during a transitional era in baseball, where players began to push the boundaries of traditional playing styles. His career spanned the late 1970s into the mid-1980s, a period marked by the rise of power hitting and increased offensive production across the league. Bonnell's skill set allowed him to adapt to these changes while maintaining his effectiveness at the plate and in the field. Although he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays, solidified his reputation as a reliable and determined player in the ever-competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
976	3068	363	833	143	24	56	355	64	229	387	0.272	0.323	0.389	0.712	-170.2

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.714 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
1977	ATL	NL	100	360	41	108	11	0	1	45	7	37	32	0.300	.264 (+14%)	.329 (+12%)	.401 (-16%)	.730 (-3%)	-34.4
1978	ATL	NL	117	304	36	73	11	3	1	16	12	20	30	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.323 (-11%)	.378 (-19%)	.702 (-16%)	-897.8
1979	ATL	NL	127	375	47	97	20	3	12	45	8	26	55	0.259	.265 (-3%)	.329 (-6%)	.397 (+7%)	.727 (+1%)	10.8
1980	TOR	AL	130	463	55	124	22	4	13	56	3	37	59	0.268	.264 (+1%)	.326 (-1%)	.387 (+7%)	.714 (+3%)	245.3
1981	TOR	AL	66	227	21	50	7	4	4	28	4	12	25	0.220	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-18%)	.368 (-8%)	.688 (-13%)	-547.6
1982	TOR	AL	140	437	59	128	26	3	6	49	14	32	51	0.293	.261 (+12%)	.324 (+6%)	.388 (+5%)	.712 (+5%)	426.3
1983	TOR	AL	121	377	49	120	21	3	10	54	10	33	52	0.318	.260 (+22%)	.324 (+13%)	.389 (+21%)	.714 (+17%)	1227.4
1984	SEA	AL	110	363	42	96	15	4	8	48	5	25	51	0.264	.259 (+2%)	.322 (-2%)	.384 (+2%)	.707 (avg)	-9.6
1985	SEA	AL	48	111	9	27	8	0	1	10	1	6	19	0.243	.257 (-5%)	.323 (-13%)	.390 (-12%)	.714 (-13%)	-253.3
1986	SEA	AL	17	51	4	10	2	0	0	4	0	1	13	0.196	.257 (-24%)	.325 (-36%)	.395 (-40%)	.720 (-39%)	-337.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	18	8	68	8	1	5
3B	71	58	44	113	14	4
OF	859	685	1643	58	32	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	ATL	3B	32	31	22	62	6	0
1977	ATL	OF	75	57	181	3	2	1
1978	ATL	3B	15	14	15	28	3	2
1978	ATL	OF	105	59	172	7	3	1
1979	ATL	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1979	ATL	OF	124	97	220	8	4	2
1980	TOR	OF	122	119	271	15	8	3
1981	TOR	OF	66	61	148	5	4	1
1982	TOR	3B	9	2	2	4	0	1
1982	TOR	OF	125	99	232	3	5	0
1983	TOR	3B	4	2	1	6	0	1
1983	TOR	OF	117	94	212	7	3	0
1984	SEA	1B	5	2	15	2	0	1
1984	SEA	3B	10	9	3	13	5	0
1984	SEA	OF	94	77	153	8	1	0
1985	SEA	1B	5	3	23	0	0	3
1985	SEA	OF	22	15	38	2	1	0
1986	SEA	1B	8	3	30	6	1	1
1986	SEA	OF	9	7	16	0	1	0