Jason Bay is a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox. 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 [[National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2004, followed by consecutive All-Star teams in 2006 and 2007.

• 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.

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

Bay is not very effective at the plate when he he gets behind in the count. He can also struggle with off-speed pitches[1].

• Mahalo's Guide to the Boston Red Sox
• ESPN.com : Career Stats
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 205
  • Rookie Year: 2003

• 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