Tucker Barnhart
Tucker Barnhart | |
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Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 16 | |
Catcher | |
Born: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | January 7, 1991|
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 3, 2014, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Batting average | .243 |
Home runs | 53 |
Runs batted in | 286 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Tucker Jackson Barnhart (born January 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago Cubs. He made his MLB debut in 2014 and won the Gold Glove Award in 2017 and 2020.
Early life
Barnhart was born in
Prior to his senior season, Barnhart committed to attend the
Professional career
Minor leagues (2009–2013)
Heading into the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, Baseball America rated Barnhart as the best available player from Indiana.[7] Due to his commitment to Georgia Tech, he fell to the 10th round, when he was chosen by the Cincinnati Reds with the 299th overall selection.[5][8] Barnhart opted to sign with the Reds, rather than enroll at Georgia Tech.[5]
In 2010, Barnhart played for the
Cincinnati Reds (2014–2021)
With
Barnhart was
Due to injuries to Mesoraco, Barnhart started 67 games at catcher for the Reds in 2015 and 108 games in 2016.
In June 2019, he suffered a moderate abdominal and oblique strain, and was placed on the injured list.[26] In late August 2019, he gave up switch hitting and became a left-handed hitter.[27]
In 2020 for the Reds, Barnhart played in 38 games, batting .204/.291/.388 with five home runs and 13 RBIs.[28] After the season, he was rewarded the Gold Glove Award for NL catchers, the second Gold Glove Award of his career.[29] On May 7, 2021, Barnhart caught Wade Miley's no-hitter.[30] He finished the 2021 season batting .247/.317/.368 with 7 home runs and 48 RBIs in 116 games.
Detroit Tigers (2022)
On November 3, 2021, the Reds traded Barnhart to the Detroit Tigers for Nick Quintana. On November 7, the Tigers exercised the $7.5 million option for Barnhart for the 2022 season.[31] Barnhart batted .221 with a .554 on-base plus slugging in 94 games for the Tigers in 2022.[32]
Chicago Cubs (2023)
On December 29, 2022, Barnhart signed a two-year, major league contract worth $6.5 million with the Chicago Cubs.[33] In 44 games for the Cubs, he batted .202 with one home run and nine RBIs. On August 19, 2023, Barnhart was designated for assignment by Chicago.[34] He was released by the Cubs the next day.[35]
Los Angeles Dodgers
On August 30, 2023, Barnhart signed a minor league contract with the
Arizona Diamondbacks
On January 2, 2024, Barnhart signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[38] On March 25, the Diamondbacks select Barnhart's contract after he made the Opening Day roster as the backup catcher.[39]
Personal life
Barnhart and his wife, Sierra, married in November 2015.[40] They welcomed their first child, a son, in September 2017.[41] Their second son was born in 2020.[42]
He grew up just west of Indianapolis in the city of Brownsburg and now resides just northwest of Indianapolis. He is a childhood friend of Gordon Hayward and Drew Storen.[5]
References
- ^ "Prep Baseball Report > Indiana > News". www.prepbaseballreport.com.
- ^ "Drew Storen signs with Reds, reunites with Brownsburg teammate Tucker Barnhart". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Tech Baseball Inks Seven Recruits to National Letters of Intent". Ramblin' Wreck. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Brownsburg catcher Tucker Barnhart is this year's Mr. Baseball – The Times 24–7". The Times 24–7. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Reds see promise in 5-foot-8 Dragons catcher". www.springfieldnewssun.com. May 16, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- ^ "The Times of Noblesville, IN | Brownsburg catcher Tucker Barnhart is this year's Mr. Baseball". Thetimes24-7.com. July 14, 2009. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- ^ "Even as a little kid, Brownsburg (Ind.) catcher Tucker Barnhart was happy to do whatever might help him become a big leaguer. Now the state's best player is closer than ever to fulfilling his dreams. – ESPN". Espn.go.com. June 29, 2009. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- ^ Dorsey, Patrick (August 1, 2009). "LOCAL0503 | Indianapolis Star". indystar.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Tucker Barnhart Stats, Highlights, Bio". Billings Mustangs. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ Burke, Kevin (January 2, 2013). "Three Blue Wahoos Named Southern League All-Stars | Pensacola Blue Wahoos News". Milb.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Reds add four, reach limit on 40-man roster". Cincinnati.reds.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ Schmetzer, Mark (March 29, 2014). "Bell, Bernadina, Barnhart, Soto to break with Reds". MLB.com. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
- ^ "Brownsburg's Tucker Barnhart elated to be playing for Reds". Indystar.com. March 31, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds Box Score, April 3, 2014 - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Tucker Barnhart scheduled to debut Thursday". Cincinnati.com. April 2, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets Box Score, April 5, 2014 - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Reds activate Mesoraco, demote Barnhart". chicagotribune.com. Sports Network. April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds Box Score, May 1, 2014 - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Tony Cingrani activated from disabled list, Tucker Barnhart sent down". www.redlegsreview.com.
- ^ a b "Tucker Barnhart – Reds C – Fantasy Baseball". CBSSports.com.
- ^ "Tucker Barnhart, Detroit Tigers, C - Fantasy Baseball News, Stats". CBSSports.com.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds, Tucker Barnhart agree on four-year extension". Cincinnati.com. September 22, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Sheldon, Mark (January 20, 2016). "Reds sign Tucker Barnhart to 4-year deal | MLB.com". M.mlb.com. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Major League Leaderboards » 2017 » All Positions » Fielding Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball". www.fangraphs.com.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart is a Gold Glover". Cincinnati.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Nightengale, Bobby. "Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart out until MLB All-Star break with oblique strain". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "Barnhart considers permanent switch at the plate". MLB.com. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ Taudal, Steffen (February 5, 2021). "Did Tucker Barnhart flip the switch on his hitting in 2020? – Reds Content Plus". Redscontentplus.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Tucker Barnhart wins 2020 Gold Glove Award". Mlb.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Tucker Barnhart played a key role in Wade Miley's Reds no-hitter". Cincinnati.com. May 8, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds trade Tucker Barnhart to Detroit Tigers". Cincinnati.com. September 27, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Analysis: With pitching help secured, Pirates' catching situation takes center stage". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ "Cubs finalize 2-year deal with catcher Tucker Barnhart".
- ^ "The Chicago Cubs Have Designated Catcher Tucker Barnhart for Assignment". bleachernation.com. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ "Farewell, Tucker Barnhart". bleachernation.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "Dodgers Sign Tucker Barnhart To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Tucker Barnhart Minor & Fall League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/d-backs-tucker-barnhart-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html
- ^ "Diamondbacks Designate Peter Strzelecki For Assignment, Select Tucker Barnhart". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart's proposal to his girlfriend capped off his milestone year". MLB.com.
- ^ "Reds ink Barnhart to 4-year, $16 million deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ "2020 Cincinnati Reds: Tucker Barnhart kept up with the team during birth of son, Benson". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet