Former Toronto Blue Jays catchers Rod Barajas and Candy Maldonado celebrate birthdays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays organization recognizes the birthdays of Rod Barajas and Candy Maldonado today. Barajas, who turns 51, played for Toronto from 2008 to 2009. He was known for his defensive work, throwing out 34% of base stealers during his tenure, and hit 30 home runs in 229 games. Maldonado, who turns 66, played 250 games for the Blue Jays across two stints. He was a member of the 1992 World Series championship team and recorded 34 home runs and 119 RBI during his time with the club. Outside of his tenure in Toronto, Maldonado earned induction into both the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame and the Puerto Rico Hall of Fame.
- •Rod Barajas played two seasons for the Blue Jays from 2008 to 2009.
- •Barajas hit 30 home runs and recorded 120 RBI during his Toronto career.
- •Candy Maldonado played three seasons for the Blue Jays, including the 1992 championship year.
- •Maldonado finished his time in Toronto with 34 home runs and 119 RBI.
- •Maldonado is a member of the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame and the Puerto Rico Hall of Fame.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Birthdays: Rod Barajas and Candy Maldonado
"Rod Barajas celebrates his 51st birthday today. Barajas spent two seasons with the Blue Jays from 2008 to 2009, during a 14-year major league career. In 2008, the Jays signed Barajas as a backup to Gregg Zaun. Around that time, three significant events occurred: Like many catchers, Barajas was a streaky hitter. In May 2008, […]
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