Jesse Barfield
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Jesse Lee Barfield
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 205 lb.
- Debut September 3, 1981
- Final Game June 17, 1992
- Born October 29, 1959 in Joliet, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Known for his home run power and his excellent defense, outfielder Jesse Barfield played for the Toronto Blue Jays for almost a decade. He was selected by the Jays in the ninth round of the 1977 amateur draft and earned a September call-up to the big leagues in 1981. He hit 18 homers in 1982 and 27 in 1983 but in 1984 saw less playing time with George Bell taking over in right. Bell moved to left in 1985, and Barfield became the regular rightfielder, hitting .289 with 27 home runs, 84 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases as the Jays won their first AL East title.
Barfield had his best year in 1986, when he hit .289 with 108 RBIs. and led the American League with 40 homers. Additionally that season, he was an All-Star and won a Gold Glove. He added another Gold Glove the following year
Early in 1989, he was traded to the New York Yankees for Al Leiter, and he spent the final three and a half years of his career in the Bronx.
After his playing days were over, Barfield was a Houston Astros coach in 1995 and a member of the Seattle Mariners staff in 1998 and 1999. He is father of second baseman Josh Barfield, and both he and his soon have been teammates with David Wells.
In 2006, Barfield was taken to the hospital with a head injury after an altercation with his 18 year old son, Jeremy [1], who also went on to play pro baseball.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1986)
- 2-time AL Gold Glove Winner (1986 & 1987)
- AL Silver Slugger Award Winner (1986)
- AL Home Runs Leader (1986)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 6 (1983, 1985-1987, 1989 & 1990)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1986)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1986)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1986)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1986)
