Jay Faatz
Jayson S. Faatz (October 24, 1860 – April 10, 1923) was an American Major League Baseball player born in Weedsport, New York, who played at first base for three teams during his four-season career.
| Jay Faatz | |||
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: October 24, 1860 Weedsport, New York | |||
| Died: April 10, 1923 (aged 62) Syracuse, New York | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| August 22, 1884, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| September 10, 1890, for the Buffalo Bisons (PL) | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .241 | ||
| Runs batted in | 105 | ||
| Runs scored | 159 | ||
| Teams | |||
| As player
As manager | |||
Career
After his 1884 season, he returned to the minor leagues, which included one season with the Toledo Mud Hens in 1885.[1] In his last season, he was named player-manager for a short time with the 1890 Buffalo Bisons of the Players' League, the only season in the league's existence.[2]
After his baseball days were over, among Jay's post-career occupations included insurance salesman.[3] Jay died in Syracuse, New York at the age of 62, and was buried in the Weedsport Rural Cemetery.[4]
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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