Jason Bay

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Jason Bay Vital Stats

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- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 205
- Rookie Year: 2003

Jason Bay Timeline

September 20, 1978 : Born
2000: Debuts with Montreal Expos
2002: Traded to New York Mets
2002: Traded to San Diego Padres
2004: Traded to Pittsburgh Pirates
2004: National League Rookie of the Year
2005: National League All-Star

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Guide Note

Jason Bay is a left fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Following a collegiate career at Gonzaga University, the Canadian native was selected by the Montreal Expos in the 22nd round of the 2000 amateur draft. Bay never played for the Expose however, as he made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres on May 23, 2003. As a member of the Pirates, Bay won Rookie of the Year honors in 2004, followed by consecutive All-Star teams in 2006 and 2007.

Fast Facts

Born: September 20, 1978
Birth Place: Trail, British Columbia Canada
2000: Debuts with Montreal Expos
2004: National League Rookie of the Year

Transaction History

June 5, 2000: Drafted in the 22nd round of the 2000 amateur draft by the Montreal Expos. Player signed June 16, 2000.

March 24, 2002: Traded with Jimmy Serrano to the New York Mets for Lou Collier.

July 31, 2002: Traded by the New York Mets with Bobby Jones and Josh Reynolds to the San Diego Padres for Jason Middlebrook and Steve Reed.

August 26, 2003: Traded by the San Diego Padres with Oliver Perez and Corey Stewart to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Brian Giles.

Strengths

Bay has good power at the plate, drive in runs consistently, and displays great hustle[1].

Weaknesses

Bay is not very effective at the plate when he he gets behind in the count. He can also struggle with off-speed pitches[2].

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