Josh Barnett

Miami Sunbirds (2000-2002)
In the 2000 Inaugural Draft, Bell was drafted in the tenth round by the Miami Sunbirds. Barnett struggled with his ERA in his first year. He ended the season with a 3-4 record and a 5.12 ERA in 51 innings. Miami still decided to extend his contract at the end of the year, hoping of better performances on his end for the next year.

Barnett still struggled in his second year, earning a 3-2 record in 49 innings pitched. At the end of the season, Barnett was starting to get a certain reputation as a pitcher who allows too much home runs. Still hoping of better performances, Miami renewed his contract for another year.

In 2002, Josh Barnett struggled again in his three starts for Miami. He had a 4.63 ERA in 23 innnings. Miami management had enough with Barnett and decided to trade him to the New York Bombers, in exchange for Caleb Coleman and Paul Murphy.

New York Bombers (2002)
After his arrival in New York, Barnett was inserted in New York's rotation and he disappointed, yet again. He started eight games for the Bombers and had a 1-5 record with a 4.72 ERA. They decided to not extend his contract at the end of the season and no one decided to sign the 30 year-old starting pitcher.