Barry Manuel, baseball player, 1991-1998

Barry Manuel

Born: 8/12/1965 in Mamou, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-06 | Final Game: 1998-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Barry Paul Manuel

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Biography

Barry Manuel, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1998. Known for his steady presence on the mound, he finished his career with a record of 7-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he accumulated a total of 109 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to effectively challenge hitters despite not recording any saves. Manuel's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, with the sport evolving in terms of athleticism and strategy. While he did not achieve the prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were marked by a consistent performance that provided valuable innings for his teams. Manuel's legacy is characterized by his determination and resilience on the mound, making him a respected figure among peers during his years in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 2 96 0 0 0 0 149.0 135 64 23 60 109 3.87 0

Career ERA 3.87 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 8.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1991 TEX AL 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 16.0 7 2 6 5 1.12 3.91 (+71%) 222.9
1992 TEX AL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.7 6 3 1 9 4.76 — 0.0
1996 WSN NL 4 1 53 0 0 0 0 86.0 70 31 26 62 3.24 4.61 (+30%) -
1997 NYN NL 0 1 19 0 0 0 0 25.7 35 15 13 21 5.26 4.39 (-20%) -1134.5
1998 AZ NL 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 15.7 17 13 14 12 7.47 4.43 (-69%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.100 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 69.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.100 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 86.5% 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
1991 TEX AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 TEX AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 WSN NL 53 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 NYN NL 19 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 AZ NL 13 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
P 96 0 4 18 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 TEX P 8 0 0 6 0 0
1992 TEX P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1996 MON P 53 0 1 11 0 1
1997 NYN P 19 0 2 1 1 0
1998 ARI P 13 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 96

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 ARI NL $285,000
1997 NYN NL $185,000
1996 MON NL $120,000
1993 TEX AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $699,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1986, 1987