Jesse and Marla brought many of the team to Jesus Jesse Barfield

a Gold Glove, had over 100 RBIs, and Jesse finished in the top 10 American League MVP voting. Not only did Jesse win a second Gold Glove in 1987, but he was also in the top 10 in MVP voting in 1985. Blue Jay fans also remember that Jesse had a rocket of an arm throwing from his outfield position. If you’re a baseball fan like me, you will like the next statistics… Jesse collected 162 assists from the outfield in his career with an incredible 22 assists in the 1985 season. Most outfielders don't even have half the assists in their entire careers as Jesse had in one season.

During the 1989 season, much to the anger of the Blue Jay fans, Jesse was traded to the New York Yankees, where he played until the 1992 season. Jesse finished his MLB career with 241 home runs. Jesse finished his baseball career in Japan, where he played one season. In Jesse's post baseball career, he was the batting coach for the Seattle Mariners, also the first base coach for the Houston Astros.

Jesse's son, Josh, played major league baseball for the Cleveland Indians and the San Diego Padres. His younger son, Jeremy, was also a major league draft choice.

Jesse's truest and biggest legacy comes from his deep faith in Jesus Christ. Jesse, together with his wife Marla, was a big influence in many of the Blue Jays’ lives as they brought them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior. Jesse had the privilege of bringing such Jays as Tony Fernandez, Ron Shepherd and Mark Eichhorn to the Lord. Marla also played a huge part in leading many of the Blue Jays’ wives to Jesus.

Who You Are

If you let it, sadness and sorrow With little or no resistance, Will easily flow through you Like clouds passing through vastness. A gentle babbling brook, The wonders and aliveness of being, The warmth of the sun on your face Can be enamoring and captivating.

Let go of your struggle with life; Breathe deeply, relax your body; Use your energy to allow yourself To think on things true and lovely.

Embrace the power of those moments When nature calls you to feel; Be still, listen and know That the pureness of life is real.

If you could only watch your mind, And see how it wants you to be, You would never be enough; It would destroy your sanity.

Rest in the act of acceptance Of who you really are; Truly, you are a unique person, A beautiful and shining star!

(Psalm 139:14)

“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, Your works are wonderful, I know that full well .”