Bárbaro Garbey (Template:IPA-en gar-BAY; born December 4, 1956, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba) is a former utility player in Major League Baseball. Garbey played at outfield, first and third bases, and also served as designated hitter. He batted and threw right-handed.
Garbey was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1980. He reached the majors in 1984 with the Tigers, spending two years with them before moving to the Texas Rangers (1988). He was a member of the Tigers team that defeated the San Diego Padres in the 1984 World Series.
As a rookie in 1984, Garbey played in 110 games, including appearances at first base, 2nd base, 3rd base, DH, and each of the outfield positions. Garbey hit .287 and had more RBIs (52) than several of Detroit's starters, including Howard Johnson, Larry Herndon, and Dave Bergman.
Also in 1983 Barbaro was suspended for attacking a fan after a 10-inning game against Louisville.[1]
Currently, Garbey is the hitting coach for the Peoria Chiefs.