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- Pirates selected Barry in
- the first round in 1985,
- and he didnΓÇÖt waste any
- time getting to the big
- leagues.
-
- In 1986, his rookie season, Barry led all first-
- year players in home runs, runs batted in,
- stolen bases, and walks. He led the Pirates
- to the National League Eastern Division
- championship three years in a row (1990-
- 92). During that time, he also won two MVP
- awards. When his Pirates contract expired
- after the 1992 season, Barry signed with the
- Giants.
-
- BarryΓÇÖs contract with the Giants made him
- the highest paid player in baseball. He
- started out by hitting a home run in his
-