Jesse Barfield
Baseball player and coach
Born
October 29th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional baseball player and coach played primarily as an outfielder. Played major league baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees. Career spanned from 1981 to 1992, achieving prominence in the late 1980s. Notable for exceptional defensive skills and power hitting. After retiring as a player, transitioned to coaching and contributed to the development of younger players.
Played for the Toronto Blue Jays
Won a Gold Glove Award in 1986
Hit 40 home runs in 1986
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