Matthew David Barnes is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 210 pounds (95 kg), he bats and throws right-handed.
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Barnes throws a high-90s four-seam fastball, a curveball, and a changeup. Prior to being drafted by the Red Sox in the first round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft, he played college baseball at the University of Connecticut, where he was named a First Team All-American.
Barnes has primarily been used as a relief pitcher throughout his career but has also made occasional starts.
He is known for his high-velocity fastball, which can reach over 100 miles per hour, as well as his curveball and slider. Throughout his MLB career, Barnes has been involved in various charitable efforts and has also been an advocate for mental health awareness.
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Matt Barnes (Baseball) Contract
Matt Barnes signed a 2 year / $18,750,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including a $1,750,000 signing bonus, $18,750,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $9,375,000. In 2023, Barnes will earn a base salary of $7,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $8,375,000. Barnes’s adjusted salary with the Miami Marlins is $3,500,000
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Matt Barnes (Baseball) Stats
Matt Barnes is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, he had a 4.08 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 443 strikeouts in 383 innings pitched. He had a total of 31 saves and 32 holds.
Matt Barnes (Baseball) Age
Matt Barnes was born on June 17, 1990, which would make him 32 years old.
Matt Barnes (Baseball) Teams
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Matt Barnes (Baseball) Record
Overall during the 2021 regular season, Barnes made 60 appearances, all in relief, with a 3.79 ERA while registering 24 saves and striking out 84 batters in 542⁄3 innings.
Matt Barnes (Baseball) Twitter
Matt Barnes’ official Instagram account is @@mattbarnesRHP.
Matt Barnes (Baseball) Instagram
Matt Barnes’ official Instagram account is @mbarnes1313
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