barfield-jeremy.jpgJeremy Barfield is a familiar name for most C’s fans, as he prowled Nat Bailey Stadium last summer, exploding with the best offensive campaign on the team.  After a MWL-record-tying night at the dish last night, going 3-4 with 3 HR’s and 7 RBI, Barfield talked to Nat Notes after his Wednesday game was rained out.

Jeremy Knight: How can you describe how you were feeling at the plate last night?

Jeremy Barfield: Its the weirdest thing because going into my first at bat I actually wasn’t feeling all that great but I got a pitch I could handle and drove it out. As the game went on I was locked in at the plate like never before.

JK: What went through your mind in the 9th when Patrick Norris caught your ball just inches from dead center, denying you of your 4th homerun of the game?

JB: I was disappointed because I was so close to making history and it was the hardest ball I hit the entire night.

JK: Do you know who the last Kane County Cougar to hit 3-HR in one game was at Elfstrom Stadium?

JB: I heard it was Jeff Baisley.

JK: Three years from now would you like to be in his footsteps? Having already dipped your feet in the Major Leagues?

JB: Absolutely.

JK: I read you worked on timing with your dad in the off-season.  How important has that been so far this season?

JB: Its so important because without timing everything else in my swing is thrown off.

JK: How upset were you missing the first month in Kane because of a Hammy issue?

ervin_santanna.jpgJB: I wasn’t too upset. I didn’t have to make the 26 hour drive from Arizona. I got to enjoy the warm weather a few weeks longer too.

JK: Was it even more worthwhile hitting off of Angels Ace Ervin Santana in an Extended game?

JB: That was pretty neat to face such an established big leaguer and to get a hit off of him.

JK: What for you was a bigger game, the Grand Slam in the 9th against Boise in Vancouver, or last night?

JB: Last night because we won.

JK: Who is the one MLB pitcher you’d like to face if you make the Show?

JB: Roy Halladay.

JK: What about Ervin again?

JB: It could happen.

JK: Have you seen Klein HS’ Matt Purke pitch?

JB: Yeah he’s my good friend and he’s the real deal. We hung out in the offseason.

JK: I said last week Oakland should draft him, which would put him in Kane County. Instant Roomate?

JB: I doubt he would be in Kane County since he’s only 18. Oakland doesn’t like to draft high school pitching either.

JK: What’s one memory from Vancouver you’ll never forget?

JB: Definitely the grand slam.

JK: Did you ever eat a complementary Teen Burger after the Slam?

JB: No I never made it to an A&W. They don’t have Teen Burgers in the states.

1981232_w.jpgJK: How many Phiten necklaces do you have?

JB: Just 1 this year.

JK: What happens with the one from Vancouver which matched the jersey?

JB: Gave them to a friend who plays in college. They match his school colors.

JK: Who has a better batting stance, you or Ken Griffey Jr?

JB: Griffey! Mine sucks!

JK: In MLB the Show you are hitting .150 for me, how can I improve you?

JB: Bat me lower in the order so I see more fastballs.

0emZni0wQ626ifoyd8Hn5WSD_400.jpgJK: Who has the best jheri curl in Blue Jays history?

JB: My dad. Lloyd Moseby in close 2nd.

JK: The key to the Houston Rockets beating the Lakers?

JB: Containing Kobe’s scoring under 40 & both Aaron Brooks & Ron Artest scoring 30+. Also keep the turnovers down & assists up.

JK: Do you think you’re ready for the California League?

JB: Without a doubt.

JK: Is there anything you want to say to the fans out there?

JB: Yeah definitely. If you thought I was a good ballplayer last year keep watching because with the work I’ve put in I intend to be twice the ballplayer I was last year and hope to improve exponentially every year on my road to the big leagues.

JK: Who should not control the stereo pre-game?

JB: Dominicans.  If we can’t understand it, don’t play it.  Put headphones in, and don’t sing out loud.