Josh Barfield
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Born: Dec 17, 1982
- Debut: April 3, 2006
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
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Newsbreakers
August 11, 2009
Josh Barfield has been outrighted to the minors by the Indians, according to TSN.
Our View:
The 26-year-old infielder batted .400 over 20 at-bats with Cleveland this season, but did not see enough action to hold any fantasy value.
June 29, 2009
MLBlogs.com is reporting that the Indians have optioned infielder Josh Barfield to Triple-A Columbus to make room for the activation of new addition Chris Perez. Barfield is 8-for-20 with the Indians this season.
Our View:
Barfield was just a reserve with the Tribe, so no fantasy impact here. Although he was decent when given the chance this season, Barfield only managed those 20 at-bats. Don't look for him to have any fantasy value this season.
June 3, 2009
The Sports Network is reporting that Josh Barfield has been recalled from Triple-A Columbus to take the roster spot of Asdrubal Cabrera, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday.
Our View:
Barfield has had only three major league at-bats this season, but he has gotten a hit in all three and is a career .263 hitter. Still, he should be considered little more than a spot-starting option, and only then if he is hot.
May 12, 2009
Josh Barfield has been sent back down to Triple-A Columbus by the Cleveland Indians to make room for the newly activated Jamey Carroll, reports the Miami Herald. Barfield appeared in five games for the Indians before being sent down and was 3-for-3 in those games.
Our View:
Barfield has been quite a bust since his breakout rookie year, and at this point it is doubtful he will ever be a fantasy impact player. Fantasy owners should stay away even if he comes back up.
May 5, 2009
Josh Barfield went 2-for-2 for the Indians in extra innings on Monday night, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Barfield has never recovered since a standout rookie season (.280-13-58-72-21), but he is hitting .611 in 18 career at-bats in extra innings. Too bad there isn't a category for that in fantasy. His value remains exceedingly low as nothing more than a backup infielder with the Tribe.
May 2, 2009
The Indians have called up infielder Josh Barfield from Triple-A Columbus. He was hitting .306 for the Clippers.
Our View:
Barfield will be a utility infielder for the Indians, and we don't envision him seeing much action outside of pinch-hitting and pinch-running.
April 15, 2009
Josh Barfield has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus by the Indians, according to the Sports Network. Pitcher Aaron Laffey was recalled from Columbus as the corresponding move.
Our View:
Barfield held no fantasy value as a utility infielder. He did not see any at-bats, and was caught stealing as a pinch-runner.
March 28, 2009
Josh Barfield has won a job with the Indians as one of the team's utility players, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
Our View:
Barfield added value to himself by being able to not only play second base, but third base and the outfield as well. As for fantasy value, well, there is none, unless somehow proven otherwise during the year.
February 14, 2009
Josh Barfield would not mind a utility role with the Indians, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He said, "I took some ground balls at third base Friday and shagged some balls in the outfield. Part of having athleticism is playing other positions. I do not think it will be that hard. In the outfield you just run and catch the ball. You have got to get used to taking the right routes. I do not think it is like this big thing. On the infield a ground ball is a ground ball anywhere you are at."
Our View:
Barfield must realize he isn't going to win a job in the Indians' crowded outfield, and would be hard-pressed to push Asdrubal Cabrera or Jamey Carroll at second. Barring injuries, Barfield's fantasy value is limited for 2009.
February 8, 2009
GM Mark Shapiro stated that Josh Barfield needs to display the versatility to play several positions in order to make the opening day roster, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Our View:
He won't see much playing time in a crowded outfield, and he isn't likely to push Asdrubal Cabrera or Jamey Carroll for a role at second. His fantasy stock looks to be limited as a utility man if he manages to make the club.
January 16, 2009
The Indians plan to try out Josh Barfield in the outfield this spring, MLB.com reports.
Our View:
Barfield isn't likely to find much extra playing time in the outfield, but he can only help his stock by increasing his versatility. Asdrubal Cabrera and Jamey Carroll are in his way at second base, and the outfield is similarly crowded. It will likely take a series of injuries for Barfield to see regular at-bats in 2009.
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