Barry Larkin Biography

Barry Larkin was born Barry Louis Larkin on 28, April 1964. He is already a retired Major League Baseball player who played shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds from 1986 to 2004.No information about his parents. He is a brother to Byron Larkin both Americans.

10 Quick Facts About Barry Larkin

1. Name: Barry Larkin
2. Age: 58 years old as of 2022
3. Birthday: April 28, 1964
4. Zodiac Sign: Not Available
5. Height: 2.3m
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Retired Baseball player
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under review
10. Net worth: $50 million

Barry Larkin Age

Larkin was born on April 28, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the United States of America. Barry attended the University of Michigan, where he played college baseball. He briefly played in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in 1986. He quickly won the starting shortstop role for the Reds and enjoyed a long run of strong seasons with the team. Barry had injuries that forced him out of the play for several years.

Barry Larkin Wife| Son

Larkin is a married man who lives with his wife Lisa Larkin. They have two daughters, Brielle D’Shea and Cymber, and a son, Shane. They live in Orlando, Florida. His son Deshane Davis Larkin is an American professional baseball player for Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketball Super and the Euro League. In addition, Shane was also selected by the Atlanta Hawks with 18th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft, where he was immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

Barry Larkin Net Worth

Larkin has a net worth of $50 million. He has acquired his wealth from his career as a baseball player. He has won multiple awards in his career, and also played in three of the best teams in the baseball league.

Barry Larkin Height/ Weight

He stands at a height of 2.3m and weight of 84kg

Barry Larkin minor Career

Barry Larkin played with the Vermont Reds on their team that won the 1985 Eastern League Championship.  In 1986 was the Rookie of the Year and AAA Player of the Year with the Denver Zephyrs. In all, he played only 177 minor league games in his professional career.

Barry Larkin Baseball Cards

Barry Larkin was the anchor of the Cincinnati Reds infield at shortstop for nearly two decades, winning a National League MVP award and leading the franchise to its only World Series crown since the days of the Big Red Machine. Some of the best Barry Larkin baseball cards from his playing days and beyond are documented below. Larkin was the top baseball prospect to ever come out of the University of Michigan and he was selected by the Reds in the first round of the 1985 draft.

Nevertheless,  Larkin spent very little time in the minors before establishing himself at shortstop with Cincinnati. He would develop into the best hitter at the position by winning nine Silver Slugger Awards over his career. While Larkin also won the 1995 NL MVP award, his 1996 season was even better. As the first 30-30 shortstop in baseball history, he hit 33 home runs and stole 36 bases. Larkin retired in 2004 after 19 seasons and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.

A standout at Michigan, Larkin was twice named Big Ten Player of the Year, with the Wolverines also making two College World Series appearances. For fans wanting to collect Larkin in his Michigan uniform, look to 2013 Panini USA Champions, 2015 Panini Contenders, and 2016 Panini Flawless. The Flawless set features an autograph that has images of Larkin from college along with his time for Team USA.

Barry Larkin in 1997

Other notable Larkin cards include an 11-card set, produced by Star, that was devoted specifically to him. In addition, Larkin also has a memory card in 1997 Topps that features him sliding into second base. The impressive image shows Larkin beating the tag of Chicago Cubs infielder Rey Sanchez with Wrigley Field’s ivy-covered walls in the background. In 2016 Topps Tier One, Larkin is combined with another great Cincinnati Reds infielder, Brandon Phillips, on a beautiful dual autograph. Barry Larkin’s career demonstrates how being a team leader and complete player can earn you a trip to Cooperstown. Helping his cause, he avoided the suspicion of steroid use, which is common amongst players of his era. In arranging this list, card value was the key factor as well as card design and availability to collectors on the secondary market.

Barry Larkin Early Career

After arriving in the majors, Larkin battled fellow prospect Kurt Stillwell for the starting shortstop spot before establishing himself as the starter in 1987.
In 1988, Larkin led all major leaguers by striking out only 24 times in 588 at-bats. Larkin batted .353 in the 1990 World Series to help lead the Reds to a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics.

On June 27–28, 1991, Larkin became the first shortstop ever to hit five home runs in the span of two consecutive games. He earned his fourth consecutive All-Star Game selection that season. In January 1992, the Reds signed him to a five-year, $25.6 million contract. At that time, only four players had larger contracts and Larkin was the highest-paid shortstop. Larkin was not selected as an All-Star in 1992, but he won his fifth consecutive Silver Slugger Award.

Barry Larkin Hall of Fame

n 2012, Larkin was voted into the Hall of Fame with 86.4 percent of the vote. Besides, he was the eighth Reds player and 24th shortstop inducted to the Hall of Fame. On August 25, 2012, his number 11 was retired in an official ceremony at Great American Ball Park. In 2010, his first year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame, Larkin had received 51.6 percent of the vote (75 percent is needed for election). In 2011, he received 62.1 percent of the vote, the highest of non-inducted players and third overall.

Barry Larkin  Awards

In 1993 he won the Roberto Clemente Award, which recognizes players who display sportsmanship, community service, and on-field ability. In 1995, Larkin was sixth in batting and second in stolen bases to win the National League’s MVP award, the first by a shortstop since Maury Wills in 1962.

He led the Reds to a central division title and the 1995 National League Championship Series.  He batted .389 during the series of losses to the eventual champion Atlanta Braves.
In 1996, Larkin hit a career-high 33 home runs and stole 36 bases, becoming the first shortstop in Major League history to join the 30–30 clubs; he arguably had a better season in 1996 than he had in his MVP year of 1995.

Barry Larkin Injuries

Barry was named the Reds’ captain before the 1997 season. He became the first player to hold the honor since his retirement of Dave. Beginning that season, Larkin suffered a series of injuries throughout the last few years of his career. He missed 55 games that year due to injuries to his calf and his Achilles tendon. About three weeks before the opening of the 1998 season, Larkin decided to undergo neck surgery for a perforated disk. In 1999, Larkin was nearly traded to Los Angeles. Larkin served as a pre-game analyst for NBC’s coverage of the World Series alongside host Hannah Storm.

In July 2000, Larkin blocked a trade to the New York Mets to remain with the Reds. The Reds signed him to a three-year contract extension worth $27 million. In the 2000 season, Larkin missed 59 games after he injured his finger twice and he suffered a knee sprain. He underwent finger surgery in April and knee surgery in September.

Barry Larkin Measurements and Facts

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Barry Larkin Wiki

• Full Names: Barry Larkin
• Popular As: Larkin
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Retired Baseball player
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
• Religion:  Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight or Gay

Barry Larkin Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 58 years
• Zodiac Sign: Not Available
• Date of Birth: April 28, 1964
• Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, the United States of America.
• Birthday: April 28

Barry Larkin Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6feet 0 inches
• Weight: 84 kg
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Barry Larkin Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad) Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Available.
• Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Barry Larkin

Barry Larkin Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Under Review

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