Kevin Thomas Barry (born August 18, 1978) is an American former right-handed pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and area scout.
Barry grew up in West Windsor Township, New Jersey and is a graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South.
He was drafted by the Braves in the 14th round of the 2001 draft. He has played with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and the Richmond Braves. Barry was one of two pitchers (Chuck James being the other) called up from the Braves farm system after the release of Mike Remlinger.
He made his major league debut on June 26, 2006 against the New York Yankees and subsequently and surprisingly struck out Jason Giambi.
Barry is currently working for the Atlanta Braves Organization as an area scout. He has held this role since 2009.
Famous quotes containing the words kevin and/or barry:
“Well, on the official record you’re my son. But on this post you’re just another trooper. You heard me tell the recruits what I need from them. Twice that I will expect from you.... You’ve chosen my way of life. I hope you have the guts enough to endure it. But put outa your mind any romantic ideas that it’s a way to glory. It’s a life of suffering and of hardship and uncompromising devotion to your oath and your duty.”
—James Kevin McGuinness, and John Ford. Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke (John Wayne)
“Let’s face it, we became ingrown, clannish, and retarded. Cut off from the mainstream of humanity, we came to believe that pink is “flesh-color”, that mayonnaise is a nutrient, and that Barry Manilow is a musician.”
—Barbara Ehrenreich (b. 1941)