Barker was the starting left fielder for the Forest Citys on June 1, 1871, in a road game against the New York Mutuals. In five plate appearances he went 1-for-4 (a single) with a walk and had two runs batted in. In the field he made two putouts without an error. Despite his efforts, his team lost, 7-3.\n', '

One of his teammates during his short stay with the club was future Hall of Famer Cap Anson.\n', '

Barker umpired three National League games in 1881.\n', '

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