Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Tucker Barnhart was born January 7, 1991, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a catcher in the MLB.

Barnhart started 67 games at catcher for the Reds in 2015 and 108 games in 2016. On September 22, 2017, Barnhart signed a four-year contract extension with the Reds, worth $16 million, plus a $7.5 million club option for the 2022 season. He led National League catchers in wins above replacement and caught stealing percentage. He also led the major leagues in runner caught stealing (32). After the 2017 & 2020 seasons, he won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

Due to injuries to Mesoraco, Barnhart started 67 games at catcher for the Reds in 2015 and 108 games in 2016. On September 22, 2017, Barnhart signed a four-year contract extension with the Reds, worth $16 million, plus a $7.5 million club option for the 2022 season. He led National League catchers in wins above replacement and caught stealing percentage. He also led the major leagues in runner caught stealing (32). After the 2017 & 2020 seasons, he won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

In 2020 for the Reds, Barnhart played in 38 games, batting .204/.291/.388 with 5 home runs and 13 RBI. After the season, he was rewarded the Gold Glove Award for NL catchers, the second Gold Glove Award of his career.