Barry Wesson

Born: 4/6/1977 in Tupelo, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-07-15 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Barry Jarvis Wesson

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Biography

Barry Wesson was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2003. He made his debut on July 15, 2002, and concluded his career on September 28, 2003. During his time in the league, Wesson appeared in 25 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Although his career statistics reflect a modest batting average of .194, he demonstrated power with 1 home run and contributed 4 RBIs to his teams. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base. Wesson's brief career came during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the influx of talented players and the evolving dynamics of the game. While he may not have achieved the prolific numbers seen by many of his contemporaries, his journey through Major League Baseball highlights the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark. His legacy is a reminder of the many athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each leaving their own unique imprint on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	31	3	6	0	1	1	4	1	1	9	0.194	0.219	0.355	0.574	0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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
2002	HOU	NL	15	20	1	4	0	1	0	1	0	1	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	LAA	AL	10	11	2	2	0	0	1	3	1	0	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	24	6	20	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	HOU	OF	15	4	11	0	0	0
2003	ANA	OF	9	2	9	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	8
Center Field	9
Right Field	7
Designated Hitter	1