Luther Owen Barnes (born April 28, 1947) 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 (age 77)
Forest City, Iowa, U.S.
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
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Teams

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

References

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  1. ^ "Baseball Reference". Lute Barnes. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
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