Marty Barrett Stats & Facts

Marty Barrett Stats & Facts

ByTom

    Marty Barrett Position: Second BasemanBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-10, 175lb (178cm, 79kg)Born: June 23, 1958 in Arcadia, CADraft: Drafted by the California Angels in the 11th round of the 1977 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from Mesa Community College (Mesa, AZ), the New York Mets in the 3rd round of the 1978 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from Mesa Community College (Mesa, AZ), the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (20th) of the 1978 MLB June Draft-Secondary…

Behind the bag – Game 6 of the 1986 World Series

Behind the bag – Game 6 of the 1986 World Series

ByThis Day in Baseball

“If one picture is worth a thousand words, you have seen about a million words, but more than that, you have seen an absolutely bizarre finish to Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.” – Vin Scully, describing the aftermath of the play after a long silence. One strike from defeat, the Mets tie the game on a wild pitch and then, thanks to Bill Buckner’s error, win Game 6, knotting the Fall Classic at three games apiece. This event was selected as one of baseball’s 30 most memorable moments.

In the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park, the Red Sox score two runs on an unusual play to beat the Rangers, 6-5, thanks to George Wright’s errant throw. The right fielder throws the ball away fielding Marty Barrett’s double, after becoming confused when two Boston baserunners, both who will score on the error, slide into second at the same time, the batter and Steve Lyons from third base.

ByTom

In the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park, the Red Sox score two runs on an unusual play to beat the Rangers, 6-5, thanks to George Wright’s errant throw. The right fielder throws the ball away fielding Marty Barrett’s double, after becoming confused when two Boston baserunners, both who will score on the error, slide into second at the same time, the batter and Steve Lyons from third base.