Lute Barnes

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Given name: Luther Owens Barnes
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Secondbase
Hght/Wght: 5'10" / 160 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Apr 28, 1947 in Forest City, IA
Age: 78
Debut: Aug 6, 1972

Luther Owen Barnes (born April 28, 1947) is a former professional baseball second baseman and shortstop who played Major League Baseball for the New York Mets from 1972-1973. Barnes attended North Salem High School then college at Oregon State University. He was drafted by the Mets in the 21st round (482nd overall) of the 1969 amateur draft.

He is the great uncle of Hollywood actor and filmmaker, Cal Barnes.