Virginia Tech to induct seven into Sports Hall of Fame
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Kevin Barker Sport: Baseball Years at VT: 1994-96 Notable: Second-team All-American as an outfielder in 1996 that was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers later that year
On the baseball diamond, Barker made his mark as a power-hitting outfielder from 1994 to 1996. He earned second-team All-America honors and was named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year in 1996. Barker remains the program’s all-time leader in triples, both in a season (nine) and career (17), and led the Hokies in home runs, runs and RBI during his final season.
He was selected in the third round of the 1996 MLB Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers and made his MLB debut on August 19, 1999. From 1996-2009, Barker played for the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds, in addition to the Brewers.
Barker was a first-team All-Metro Conference selection in 1995, while also making the all-tournament team. He produced a team-high 44 RBI in 1995.
Barker currently co-hosts the sports talk show Blair and Barker on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 2-4 p.m. ET during the baseball season.
