Jon Jay had a 12-year career as an outfielder, but he was not known for his power-hitting. He hit only 37 home runs throughout his career. However, he did have seven seasons in which he had over 100 hits and batted over .290 five times. Jay's willingness to help his team is also reflected in his ranking in the top 100 all-time in Hit by Pitch. He spent most of his career with St. Louis, where he played for six seasons and won a World Series in 2011. He also played for San Diego, Chicago (NL), Kansas City, Arizona, Chicago (AL), and Los Angeles (AL). Jay had a lifetime batting average of .283 with 1,087 hits.
Jon Jay
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: March 15, 1985 in Miami, FL USA
- Weight: 200 lbs.
- Height: 5'11"
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Debut: April 26, 2010
- Final Game: May 12, 2021
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 |
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
- Eligible In: Friday, 01 January 2027
- Position: Pitcher
- Played For: Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals
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Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Rings (1) (St. Louis Cardinals, 2011)
Most Times Hit by Pitch (1) (NL) (2014)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder (1) (NL) (2013)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (1) (NL) (2012)
Highest Fielding Percentage by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (2012 & 2017) -
Other Points of Note:
1 Top Ten Finish (Batting Average)
1 Top Ten Finish (On-Base Percentage) -
Notable All Time Rankings:
75. Times Hit by Pitch: 110
Should Jon Jay be in the Hall of Fame?
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