Josh Barfield

Born: 12/17/1982 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2006-04-03 | Final Game: 2009-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joshua LaRoy Barfield

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Biography

Josh Barfield was a professional baseball player born in 1982, who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009. Known for his versatility as a position player, Barfield made a significant impact during his relatively brief career. He appeared in 309 games, where he recorded 267 hits, achieving a batting average of .264. His offensive contributions included 16 home runs and 112 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 35 stolen bases. Barfield's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball marked by a heightened offensive environment. He was particularly recognized for his athleticism and ability to contribute in various facets of the game, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his tenure in MLB, Barfield played for the San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Indians, leaving a legacy as a solid performer who could impact games both offensively and defensively. His journey through the major leagues exemplified the opportunities available to players during the mid-2000s, a time when the game was evolving with an emphasis on speed and power.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
309	1012	133	267	53	6	16	112	35	44	188	0.264	0.295	0.375	0.671	-2501.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2006	SDP	NL	150	539	72	151	32	3	13	58	21	30	81	0.280	.269 (+4%)	.336 (-6%)	.431 (-2%)	.768 (-4%)	-533.6
2007	CLE	AL	130	420	53	102	19	3	3	50	14	14	90	0.243	.268 (-9%)	.335 (-20%)	.422 (-23%)	.758 (-22%)	-1967.8
2008	CLE	AL	12	33	3	6	1	0	0	2	0	0	10	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	CLE	AL	17	20	5	8	1	0	0	2	0	0	7	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	8	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2007	ALCS	CLE	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2006	NLDS2	SDN	4	8	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	284	264	574	755	24	170
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	SDN	2B	147	138	294	381	9	84
2007	CLE	2B	120	115	242	338	15	73
2008	CLE	2B	9	8	26	24	0	9
2009	CLE	2B	8	3	12	12	0	4
2009	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	284
Left Field	1
Designated Hitter	4

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2006	Rookie of the Month	July

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2009	CLE	AL	$416,100
2007	CLE	AL	$395,800
2006	SDN	NL	$327,000
Total Career Earnings			$1,138,900