IP 453
ERA 4.132
WHIP 1.355
BB/9 4.172
SO/9 11.444
  • Full name Matthew David Barnes
  • Born 06/17/1990 in Danbury, CT
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 208 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Connecticut
  • Debut 09/09/2014
  • Drafted in the 1st round (19th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2011 (signed for $1,500,000).
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    Barnes was an under-the-radar prospect and went undrafted coming out of high school in Connecticut, but after three years at UConn he has firmly established himself as a first-round talent. Barnes shined last summer, ranking as the Cape Cod League's No. 3 prospect during a stint with Wareham and going 3-0, 1.42 with 26 strikeouts in 19 innings for Team USA. Barnes added 6-8 mph on his fastball before his sophomore year, jumping his velocity to its current 92-96 mph range and 98 peak, which he holds deep into games. He has a loose arm and minimal effort in his delivery. Barnes gets good armside run on his two-seamer, and he also throws a cutter. He throws a sharp-breaking curveball that's plus at times and an average mid-80s changeup. Barnes is at his best when he eliminates his slider from his repertoire. His secondary stuff, along with his command and mechanics, need work, as he tends to alter his release point and miss high in the zone. Scouts love Barnes' 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame, and they still think he could add about 20 pounds.

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  • Rated Best Fastball in the Boston Red Sox in 2014
  • Rated Best Curveball in the Boston Red Sox in 2013
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Boston Red Sox in 2013

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Career Transactions

  • Miami Marlins placed RHP Matt Barnes on the 60-day injured list. Left hip impingement.
  • Miami Marlins sent RHP Matt Barnes on a rehab assignment to FCL Marlins.
  • Miami Marlins placed RHP Matt Barnes on the 15-day injured list. Left hip impingement.
  • Miami Marlins traded LHP Richard Bleier to Boston Red Sox for RHP Matt Barnes and cash.
  • Miami Marlins activated RHP Matt Barnes.
  • Miami Marlins activated RHP Matt Barnes.
  • Boston Red Sox designated RHP Matt Barnes for assignment.

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