Michael Barrett

From BR Bullpen

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.

Debut September 19, 1998
Born October 22, 1976 in Atlanta, GA USA

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Michael Barrett once caught a base runner (Morgan Ensberg) stealing second without throwing the ball. Ensberg had broken for second on a pitch-out and then froze. Barrett began running towards Ensberg, who tried to return to first but could not beat the catcher there, resulting in one of the oddest caught stealing plays in history.

Barrett hit .372 for the US in the 1994 World Junior Championship to help them win Bronze. He was named to the All-Tournament Team at third base.

On May 20, 2006, Michael was involved in an on-field altercation with A.J. Pierzynski. After a collision at the plate, Barrett punched Pierzynski in the face. A bench-clearing brawl ensued, resulting in four ejections. Barrett, the only Cub to receive displinary action for the incident, received a ten game suspension.

On Sept. 2, 2006, Barrett was injured when a foul ball hit his groin which in turn caused bleeding in his scrotum. He underwent emergency surgery the same afternoon.