15 Facts About Clint Barmes

1.

Clint Harrold Barmes is an American former professional baseball second baseman and shortstop.

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2.

Clint Barmes played in Major League Baseball from 2003 through 2015 for the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Diego Padres.

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3.

Clint Barmes teamed with Mitch Stetter to lead the Sycamores to the semi-finals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

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4.

Clint Barmes played one season at Indiana State in 2000 after transferring from Olney Central College.

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5.

Clint Barmes spent time in subsequent seasons for rehabilitation and demotions.

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6.

On Opening Day at Coors Field, Clint Barmes hit a game-winning, walk-off home run off Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres, becoming the first Rockies rookie to hit such a home run.

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7.

Clint Barmes claimed that he was trying to prevent Helton from being embarrassed.

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8.

Subsequently, Clint Barmes began the regular season with the Rockies Triple-A affiliate, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

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9.

Clint Barmes produced very well as the second baseman, although sustained an injury that put him on the Disabled List for several weeks.

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10.

Clint Barmes walked into Spring Training prior to the 2009 season as the starting second baseman.

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11.

In 2009, Clint Barmes started off the season with the starting job and hit nearly.

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12.

Clint Barmes struggled in the second half of the season and was benched in favor of Eric Young, Jr.

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13.

Clint Barmes spent most of the 2nd half as a defensive replacement.

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14.

On November 18,2010, Clint Barmes was traded to the Houston Astros for Felipe Paulino.

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15.

On February 18,2016, Clint Barmes signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals as a non-roster invitee to spring training.

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