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Barry Louis Larkin (born April 28, 1964) is an American former professional baseball shortstop. As a player he spent his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Cincinnati Reds from 1986 to 2004. He briefly played in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in 1986.

Barry Larkin Bio. Fullname: Barry Louis Larkin; Born: 4/28/1964 in Cincinnati, OH; Draft: 1985, Cincinnati Reds, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 4; College: Michigan; Debut: 8/13/1986; Hall of Fame: 2012; Relationship(s): brother of Stephen Larkin; View More Bio Info +

Barry Larkin finished his impressive Major League career with 70 wins above replacement (WAR), sandwiched between Hall of Fame shortstops Joe Cronin and Derek Jeter. He had a career .295 batting average, 198 home runs, and 2,340 hits. Larkin’s legacy is strong.

An all-around player on the field and at the plate, Barry Larkin became the first shortstop to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in one season. His career path took him from leadoff hitter to RBI man, with stops up and down the lineup in between. Along the way, Barry Larkin was selected to 12 All Star Games in 19 seasons.

Barry Louis Larkin was a Major League Baseball player who spent his entire nineteen-year career with the Cincinnati Reds (1986 - 2004). Larkin won more Silver Slugger Awards at shortstop than any player in baseball history (from either the American or National League).

After 19 stellar seasons in the big leagues, Barry Larkin had the chance to continue his career – had he been willing to play for any team but the Cincinnati Reds. But Larkin’s loyalty left only one possible course of action.