Jesse Barfield Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 200 Born: Thursday, October 29, 1959 in Joliet, IL USA Died: in , Debut: 9/3/1981 Last Game: 6/17/1992 Full Name: Jesse Lee Barfield Barfield owned perhaps the best outfield arm of the 1980s. Though few runners dared to even challenge him, he led…
On july 1, 1990 Yankee Andy Hawkins throws the seasonâs 6th no-hitter, but still loses, 4 â 0 to the White Sox. With two out in the bottom of the 8th, New Yorkâs Mike Blowers misplays Sammy Sosaâs routine grounder for an error, and Hawkins walks two to load the bases. Outfielders Jim Leyritz and Jesse Barfield drop back-to-back fly balls to allow all four runs…
On April 30, 1989, the Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield. Leiter will contribute significantly to the Jaysâ World Championship in 1993, winning nine of 15 decisions as a spot starter and long reliever.