Barajas went undrafted, but was signed by Arizona after attending a
tryout camp.
He and wife, Stacie, have 6 children: sons Andrew (23 October 1995), Bryce (26 December 2000), Rod, Jr. , Jace, and daughters Aunalilia (26 January 2002), and Aubrielle (17 July 2007).
(January 24) Signs a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.