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Jay Buhner

Played For
New York Yankees (1987-1988)
Seattle Mariners (1988-2001)

Factoids
Jay Buhner and Jeromy Burnitz are the only players to hit more than 300 homers and drive in less than 1,000 runs during their career.

Born
Jay Campbell Buhner was born on August 13, 1964, in Louisville, KY.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  SEA

College:  McClennan CC

Major League Debut
September 11, 1987

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Nicknames
Bone

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
2007 BBWAA 1 .2%

Post-Season Appearances
1995 American League Championship Series
1995 American League Divisional Series
1997 American League Divisional Series
2000 American League Championship Series
2000 American League Divisional Series
2001 American League Championship Series
2001 American League Divisional Series

Awards and Honors
1996 AL Gold Glove

Batting Feats

  • June 23, 1996: Cycle...

All-Star Selections
1996 AL

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