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.

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

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