Devin Barnes

Devin Barnes was a professional baseball player in New Libertaria. He played the position of pitcher and is considered the greatest right-handed pitcher in the history of New Libertaria. Barnes was born in Rombaut on April 5, 1931. Barnes is 78 years old current resides in Canberra where he enjoys his retirement.

Barnes was drafted by the Lambton Quay Phantoms in 1953, being taken 9th in the first round and being drafted 9th overall. Barnes would spend all of his career with the Phantoms, except for a final year in which he signed with the Tasmanstad Explorers for the 1966 season. Barnes would be a vital part of Lambton Quay’s success over two decades, winning seven World Championships with the Phantoms in 1954, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1962, and 1963. He was twice named Most Valuable Player in the World Championships in both 1959 and 1960.

Barnes was named to the New Libertaria Baseball Hall Of Fame on the first ballot in 1972, receiving 99 percent of the vote. Barnes still holds the mark on a number of notable achievements. Barnes was named an 8-Time Pitcher Of The Year and was named to 10 All-Star Games. He won three Gold Glove Awards during his career. He holds the record for Single Season ERA (1.71 - 1955 Lambton Quay), Single Season Complete Games (27 - 1955 Lambton Quay), Single Season Wins (28 - 1955 Lambton Quay); Single Season Winning Percentage (.933 - 1955 Lambton Quay). Devin Barnes threw a Perfect Game on August 30, 1953.