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.

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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