While wearing a Kansas City uniform, Barry Larkin crossed home plate for the 1,000th time of his DBL career, cementing another major achievement in an already outstanding run.
Since arriving in Kansas City in 1988, Larkin has been the engine of the offense—combining elite on-base skills, speed, and consistency at the top of the lineup. His milestone run is a testament not just to longevity, but to sustained excellence.
Career Snapshot (DBL)
- Runs: 1,000
- Hits: 1,709
- AVG / OBP / SLG: .278 / .351 / .457
- OPS+: 118
- WAR: 58.6
- Peak Season: 1993 — .307 AVG, 25 HR, 117 R, 8.5 WAR
From his early years in Houston to his prime in Kansas City, Larkin has been one of the defining players of his era—setting the table, driving rallies, and now reaching a milestone reserved for the game’s most complete offensive players.
Congratulations to Barry Larkin on 1,000 career runs scored!
Barry Larkin — DBL Career Breakdown
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 1986–1997 |
| Teams | Houston (1986–1987), Kansas City (1988–1997) |
| Games Played | 1,558 |
| At-Bats | 6,139 |
| Hits | 1,709 |
| Runs Scored | 1,000 |
| Home Runs | 231 |
| RBI | 929 |
| Stolen Bases / CS | 225 / 66 |
| Batting Average | .278 |
| On-Base Percentage | .351 |
| Slugging Percentage | .457 |
| OPS / OPS+ | .808 / 118 |
| wRC+ | 119 |
| WAR | 58.6 |
| Peak Season | 1993 (8.5 WAR, .307 AVG, 25 HR, 117 R) |