Lute Barnes

Luther Owen Barnes (born April 28, 1947, in Forest City, Iowa) is a former professional baseball second baseman and shortstop who played Major League Baseball for the New York Mets from 1972-1973. Barnes attended North Salem High School then college at Oregon State University. He was drafted by the Mets in the 21st round (482nd overall) of the 1969 amateur draft.[1]

Lute Barnes
Second baseman/Shortstop
Born: (1947-04-28) April 28, 1947
Forest City, Iowa
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 6, 1972, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1973, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
Batting average.243
Hits18
Teams

He is the great uncle of Hollywood actor and filmmaker, Cal Barnes.

References

  1. "Baseball Reference". Lute Barnes. Retrieved 2010-12-14.


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