Jon Jay

Born: 3/15/1985 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-26 | Final Game: 2021-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Henry Jay

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Biography

Jon Jay was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2010 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his versatility as a position player, Jay played 1,201 games throughout his career, primarily as an outfielder. He finished his career with a commendable batting average of .283, highlighting his ability to consistently make contact and contribute offensively. Over his career, he amassed 1,087 hits, 37 home runs, and 341 RBIs, showcasing his role as a reliable hitter in various lineups. Jay was recognized for his strong defensive skills and speed on the base paths, evidenced by his 55 stolen bases. He played during an era marked by a blend of traditional baseball values and the evolving strategies of the game, adapting to the dynamic nature of professional baseball. His contributions were particularly notable during his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was part of a competitive roster that included several playoff appearances. Jon Jay's career reflects the journey of a dedicated player who made his mark through consistent performance and an unwavering commitment to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1201	3838	532	1087	185	25	37	341	55	285	716	0.283	0.348	0.373	0.721	909.3

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2010	STL	NL	105	287	47	86	19	2	4	27	2	24	50	0.300	.257 (+16%)	.325 (+10%)	.402 (+5%)	.728 (+7%)	419.2
2011	STL	NL	159	455	56	135	24	2	10	37	6	28	81	0.297	.255 (+16%)	.320 (+7%)	.399 (+6%)	.719 (+7%)	626.0
2012	STL	NL	117	443	70	135	22	4	4	40	19	34	71	0.305	.254 (+20%)	.318 (+17%)	.405 (-1%)	.724 (+7%)	766.8
2013	STL	NL	157	548	75	151	27	2	7	67	10	52	103	0.276	.253 (+9%)	.317 (+10%)	.396 (-7%)	.714 (+1%)	316.3
2014	STL	NL	140	413	52	125	16	3	3	46	6	28	78	0.303	.251 (+21%)	.313 (+19%)	.386 (-2%)	.700 (+7%)	786.6
2015	STL	NL	79	210	25	44	5	1	1	10	0	19	36	0.210	.254 (-18%)	.316 (-3%)	.404 (-36%)	.721 (-22%)	-730.5
2016	SDP	NL	90	347	49	101	26	1	2	26	2	19	78	0.291	.255 (+14%)	.321 (+5%)	.417 (-7%)	.738 (-2%)	-61.2
2017	CHC	NL	141	379	65	112	18	3	2	34	6	37	80	0.296	.254 (+16%)	.324 (+15%)	.425 (-12%)	.750 (avg)	198.3
2018	KCR	AL	59	238	28	73	9	2	1	18	3	19	39	0.307	.247 (+24%)	.318 (+14%)	.409 (-9%)	.727 (+1%)	114.0
2018	AZ	NL	84	289	46	68	10	5	2	22	1	14	56	0.235	.247 (-5%)	.318 (-4%)	.409 (-21%)	.727 (-14%)	114.0
2019	CHW	AL	47	165	12	44	8	0	0	9	0	8	30	0.267	.252 (+6%)	.322 (-4%)	.434 (-28%)	.757 (-17%)	-488.6
2020	AZ	NL	18	50	5	8	1	0	1	4	0	3	12	0.160	.244 (-35%)	.321 (-35%)	.417 (-43%)	.739 (-39%)	-363.5
2021	LAA	AL	5	14	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2017	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	-

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
67	213	26	48	6	1	0	16	19	36	0.225

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2017	NLCS	CHN	4	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	0.083
2017	NLDS2	CHN	5	11	2	3	2	0	1	0	2	0.273
2015	NLDS1	SLN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2014	NLCS	SLN	5	18	2	9	1	0	1	2	1	0.500
2014	NLDS2	SLN	4	11	1	5	0	0	1	1	2	0.455
2013	NLCS	SLN	6	18	0	4	0	0	1	0	3	0.222
2013	NLDS1	SLN	5	16	5	3	0	0	2	4	4	0.188
2013	WS	SLN	6	18	1	3	0	0	0	3	2	0.167
2012	NLCS	SLN	7	29	3	6	1	0	3	1	5	0.207
2012	NLDS1	SLN	5	20	4	4	0	1	4	2	5	0.200
2012	NLWC	SLN	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2011	NLCS	SLN	6	25	7	6	2	0	1	3	2	0.240
2011	NLDS1	SLN	5	12	0	2	0	0	2	3	3	0.167
2011	WS	SLN	7	18	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1067	923	2096	34	9	12
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	SLN	OF	88	66	137	5	1	1
2011	SLN	OF	140	107	273	5	3	4
2012	SLN	OF	116	108	291	1	0	0
2013	SLN	OF	152	141	335	4	1	3
2014	SLN	OF	125	109	247	2	2	0
2015	SLN	OF	64	53	137	2	0	2
2016	SDN	OF	86	82	190	4	1	1
2017	CHN	OF	111	86	138	3	0	0
2017	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	KCA	OF	51	51	129	2	0	0
2018	ARI	OF	67	62	119	4	0	1
2019	CHA	OF	45	42	60	2	1	0
2020	ARI	OF	17	13	32	0	0	0
2021	LAA	OF	5	3	8	0	0	0