Chris Barnwell

Christopher Edward Barnwell (born March 1, 1979) is a Canadian American former professional baseball infielder. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers of the Major League Baseball (MLB).

College Chris was a collegiate standout at now-NCAA Div. II Flagler College in Florida from 1998 to 2001. He had his number "5" retired in 2007. He is the first Flagler baseball player to reach the Major Leagues. He is Flagler's career leader in at-bats, hits, singles, doubles, runs batted in, and assists.

Professional baseball career

Milwaukee Brewers Barnwell was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 25th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft. He began the 2001 season at the Milwaukee Brewers' rookie league affiliate, the Ogden Raptors. He was awarded the Coaches Award in 2001. He started 2002 at their Single-A Beloit Snappers, and was promoted to their High-A High Desert Mavericks during the season. Barnwell played at the Brewers Double-A Huntsville Stars during 2003 and 2004, and the beginning of 2005. Early in the season, he was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He started the 2006 season in Nashville before being called up to Milwaukee to make his major league debut on June 20, 2006, becoming the first Flagler baseball player to reach the Major Leagues. Chris was selected as a 2008 Triple-A Pacific Coast League All-Star. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

Houston Astros He signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros in December 2008. In April 2009, Barnwell was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates In April 2009, Barnwell was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and reported to Triple-A Indianapolis.

International career He was the starting shortstop and leadoff hitter for Team Canada at the 2009 World Baseball Classic. His father is Canadian making him eligible for the Canadian team.