Joey Jay
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Joseph Richard (Joey) Jay (born August 15, 1935 in Middletown, Connecticut ) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1953 through 1966, Jay played for the Milwaukee Braves (1953-55, 1957-60), Cincinnati Reds (1961-66) and Atlanta Braves (1966). He was a switch-hitter and threw right handed.
In a 13-season career, Jay posted a 99-91 record with 999 strikeouts and a 3.77 ERA in 1546.1 innings.
[edit] External links
- Baseball Library - profile and chronology
- Baseball Reference - career statistics and analysis
Preceded by Frank Thomas |
Major League Player of the Month July 1958 |
Succeeded by Lew Burdette |
Preceded by Ken Boyer |
Major League Player of the Month May 1961 |
Succeeded by George Altman |