Barnes to Pilot Southwest Michigan
2/3/06 – Skeeter Barnes, who played in 19 games for the Expos
in 1985, has been named the manager of the Southwest
Michigan Devil Rays of the Class-A Midwest League.
Barnes, now in his fourth year with the Devil Rays organization,
served as Southwest Michigan’s hitting coach last season and
was promoted to skipper following the resignation of Dave
Howard. Barnes previously managed the Lakeland Tigers in
2000, guiding them to a 52-88 record.
in 1985, has been named the manager of the Southwest
Michigan Devil Rays of the Class-A Midwest League.
Barnes, now in his fourth year with the Devil Rays organization,
served as Southwest Michigan’s hitting coach last season and
was promoted to skipper following the resignation of Dave
Howard. Barnes previously managed the Lakeland Tigers in
2000, guiding them to a 52-88 record.
| Photo Credit: Detroit Tigers |
Originally drafted by Cincinnati in 1978, Barnes made his major league debut with the
Reds on September 6, 1983 and was twice hit by pitches. He played professionally for
17 years including nine years in the majors, compiling a .259 average with 14 home runs
and 83 RBI. Barnes had two stints in Cincinnati and also played with Montreal, St. Louis
and Detroit.
While with the Expos in 1985, Barnes went 4 for 26 in limited playing time.
(JM)
Reds on September 6, 1983 and was twice hit by pitches. He played professionally for
17 years including nine years in the majors, compiling a .259 average with 14 home runs
and 83 RBI. Barnes had two stints in Cincinnati and also played with Montreal, St. Louis
and Detroit.
While with the Expos in 1985, Barnes went 4 for 26 in limited playing time.
(JM)
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