Jason Bay
Baseball player, 2004 Rookie of the Year
Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from 2003 to 2013. Began career with the San Diego Padres and later played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Seattle Mariners. Achieved notable success with the Pirates, winning the 2004 National League Rookie of the Year award. Selected as an All-Star in 2005, contributing to the Pirates' performance during this period. Won a World Series championship with the Boston Red Sox in 2007, further establishing presence in professional baseball. Retired with a career batting average of .266, 222 home runs, and 754 runs batted in.
Winning 2004 National League Rookie of the Year
Being an All-Star in 2005
Winning the 2007 World Series with the Boston Red Sox
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