Chris Barnwell
Chris Barnwell | |
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Retired | |
Infielder | |
Born: Jacksonville, Florida Now lives in Hendersonville Tennessee | March 1, 1979|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 20, 2006, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 25, 2006, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .067 |
Hits | 2 |
Runs | 2 |
Teams | |
Christopher Edward Barnwell (born March 1, 1979) is a Canadian American former professional baseball infielder. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers of the Major League Baseball (MLB).
College
Chris was a collegiate standout at now-NCAA Div. II Flagler College in Florida from 1998 to 2001. He had his number "5" retired in 2007.[1] He is the first Flagler baseball player to reach the Major Leagues.[2] He is Flagler's career leader in at-bats, hits, singles, doubles, runs batted in, and assists.[3]
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Number Retirement Ceremony | |
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Professional baseball career
Milwaukee Brewers
Barnwell was drafted by the
Florida Marlins
In January 2008, the Florida Marlins signed Barnwell to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.[4] Chris was selected as a 2008 Triple-A Pacific Coast League All-Star.[5] He became a free agent at the end of the season.
Houston Astros
He signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros in December 2008. In April 2009, Barnwell was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates
In April 2009, Barnwell was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and reported to Triple-A Indianapolis.
International career
He was the starting shortstop and leadoff hitter for Team Canada at the 2009 World Baseball Classic. His father is Canadian making him eligible for the Canadian team. [6]
References
- ^ Jordan, John (February 2, 2007). "Flagler rallies to win season opener, 6-5".
- ^ a b Jordan, John (June 20, 2006). "Flagler's Chris Barnwell gets the call to "The Show"".
- ^ "Flagler College Baseball Record Book" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
- ^ Jordan, John (January 7, 2008). "Barnwell signs as a free agent with the Marlins".
- ^ Jordan, John (July 14, 2008). "Former Flagler star selected to Triple-A All-Star Game".
- ^ Elliott, Bob (April 28, 2010). "Barwell to rescue, Johnson pops". canadianbaseballnetwork.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)