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Jayson S. Faatz (October 24, 1860 – April 10, 1923) was an American Major League Baseball player born in Weedsport, New York, who played at first base for three teams during his four-season career.
| Jay Faatz | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: October 24, 1860 Weedsport, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: April 10, 1923 (aged 62) Syracuse, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 22, 1884, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 10, 1890, for the Buffalo Bisons (PL) | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .241 |
| Runs batted in | 105 |
| Runs scored | 159 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager | |
After his 1884 season, he returned to the minor leagues, which included one season with the Toledo Mud Hens in 1885.[1] In his last season, he was named player-manager for a short time with the 1890 Buffalo Bisons of the Players' League, the only season in the league's existence.[2]
After his baseball days were over, among Jay's post-career occupations included insurance salesman.[3] Jay died in Syracuse, New York at the age of 62, and was buried in the Weedsport Rural Cemetery.[4]
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