Jon Jay

Baseball player and coach, World Series champion

Jon Jay - Baseball player and coach, World Series champion
Born

March 15th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 2010 to 2021. Teams included the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and San Diego Padres. Achieved significant success during tenure with the Cardinals, contributing to their World Series victory in 2011. Transitioned to coaching after playing career, sharing expertise with younger athletes.

Won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011

Played for the Chicago Cubs during their 2016 championship season

Served as a hitting coach for several minor league teams

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