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Jay Bruce

Jay Bruce
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 3, 1987 in Beaumont, TX USA
  • Weight: 230 lbs.
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: May 27, 2008
  • Final Game: April 14, 2021
  • Silver Slugger - 2012
  • Silver Slugger - 2013
  • MVP - 2012
  • MVP - 2013
  • Rookie of the Year - 2008
 
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Jay Bruce is a former baseball player who is best known for his time with the Cincinnati Reds. He was a three-time All-Star and a two-time Silver Slugger.

Bruce was a premier power hitter for the Reds for many years. In 2008, Bruce finished fifth in the National League Rookie of the Year voting. That season, he had 21 home runs and 52 RBIs, which was arguably his worst season as a member of the Reds. However, he gradually increased his power numbers and had three consecutive 30-home run seasons, during which he had over or close to 100 RBIs. Bruce was an All-Star in both 2011 and 2012. He won Silver Sluggers in 2012 and 2013 and finished tenth in MVP voting that year.

Cincinnati traded Bruce to the New York Mets in 2016, shortly after he went to his third All-Star game. That season, he finished with his career-best 36 home runs. However, the struggling Mets waived Bruce, and he signed with Cleveland. He later returned to the Mets as a free agent, but his second stint only lasted a year. His power was fading, and he was eventually traded to the Seattle Mariners. Bruce finished his career with the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees. He retired with 319 home runs and 951 RBIs.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Friday, 01 January 2027
  • Position: First Base, Outfield
  • Played For: Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Rings (None)
    All-Star (3) (2011, 2012 & 2016)
    Silver Slugger (2) (AL) (2012 & 2013)
    Wilson Defensive Player (1) (NL) (2013)
    Most Putouts by a Rightfielder (2) (NL) (2011 & 2015)
    Most Assists by a RIghtfielder (1) (NL) (2016)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Rightfielder (1) (NL) (2013)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Rightfielder (1) (NL) (2010)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Rightfielder (1) (NL) (2010)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    NL (2012 10th & 2013 10th)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Slugging Percentage)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Runs Scored)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Doubles)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Triples)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Total Zone Runs)

  • Notable All Time Rankings: None

Should Jay Bruce be in the Hall of Fame?

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Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 100%
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