Jay Bruce, baseball player, 319 home runs, 2008-2021

Jay Bruce

Born: 4/3/1987 in Beaumont, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-27 | Final Game: 2021-04-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Jay Allen Bruce

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Biography

Jay Bruce, born in 1987, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball from 2008 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his powerful bat and strong presence in the outfield, Bruce made a significant impact over his 13-year career, playing in 1,650 games. He recorded a total of 1,455 hits, which included 319 home runs and 951 RBIs, showcasing his ability as a run producer. His career batting average settled at .244, complemented by 65 stolen bases, indicating a blend of power and speed that made him a multifaceted offensive threat. Throughout his career, Bruce was selected as an All-Star three times, reflecting his status as one of the league's top players during his prime. He played in an era characterized by a focus on power hitting, which suited his style as a slugger capable of changing the momentum of a game with one swing. Bruce's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, and others, left a lasting legacy in the game, as he became a fan favorite and a reliable player in critical situations. His journey through MLB not only highlighted his personal achievements but also underscored the evolution of the game during his tenure.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1650 5964 839 1455 312 32 319 951 65 600 1572 0.244 0.314 0.467 0.781 7569.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2008 CIN NL 108 413 63 105 17 1 21 52 4 33 110 0.254 131.5
2009 CIN NL 101 345 47 77 15 2 22 58 3 38 75 0.223 125.0
2010 CIN NL 148 509 80 143 23 5 25 70 5 58 136 0.281 1634.8
2011 CIN NL 157 585 84 150 27 2 32 97 8 71 158 0.256 1638.6
2012 CIN NL 155 560 89 141 35 5 34 99 9 62 155 0.252 1697.3
2013 CIN NL 160 626 89 164 43 1 30 109 7 63 185 0.262 1549.8
2014 CIN NL 137 493 71 107 21 1 18 66 12 44 149 0.217 -693.2
2015 CIN NL 157 580 72 131 35 4 26 87 9 58 145 0.226 -66.4
2016 CIN NL 97 370 60 98 22 6 25 80 4 27 83 0.265 1111.7
2016 NYN NL 50 169 14 37 5 0 8 19 0 17 43 0.219 1111.7
2017 CLE AL 43 149 21 37 9 2 7 26 1 18 37 0.248 187.8
2017 NYN NL 103 406 61 104 20 0 29 75 0 39 102 0.256 187.8
2018 NYN NL 94 319 31 71 18 1 9 37 2 41 75 0.223 -351.2
2019 PHI NL 51 145 16 32 6 0 12 31 0 3 29 0.221 -123.7
2019 SEA AL 47 165 27 35 11 0 14 28 1 16 53 0.212 -123.7
2020 PHI NL 32 96 11 19 4 2 6 14 0 7 24 0.198 -92.4
2021 NYY AL 10 34 3 4 1 0 1 3 0 5 13 0.118 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 52 8 13 3 0 4 10 6 13 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 ALDS1 CLE 5 18 5 5 1 0 2 4 2 8 0.278
2016 NLWC NYN 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2013 NLWC CIN 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.250
2012 NLDS2 CIN 5 19 2 5 2 0 1 4 2 2 0.263
2010 NLDS1 CIN 3 8 1 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 64 60 410 27 7 37
OF 1510 1464 2994 104 51 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 CIN OF 105 103 223 8 11 4
2009 CIN OF 98 89 200 11 2 2
2010 CIN OF 146 133 343 7 3 1
2011 CIN OF 155 151 306 10 4 1
2012 CIN OF 154 149 297 8 6 1
2013 CIN OF 160 160 330 13 3 3
2014 CIN 1B 3 3 14 0 2 0
2014 CIN OF 131 128 231 8 5 2
2015 CIN OF 150 150 300 11 3 0
2016 CIN OF 95 95 186 9 5 3
2016 NYN OF 43 43 79 1 1 0
2017 CLE 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2017 CLE OF 41 40 56 2 2 0
2017 NYN 1B 11 10 76 6 2 7
2017 NYN OF 92 91 195 3 2 0
2018 NYN 1B 21 20 150 10 1 14
2018 NYN OF 64 62 117 3 2 0
2019 PHI OF 31 30 55 4 0 1
2019 SEA 1B 16 15 101 8 2 11
2019 SEA OF 28 26 50 4 2 1
2020 PHI 1B 2 2 13 1 0 0
2020 PHI OF 17 14 26 2 0 1
2021 NYA 1B 10 10 55 2 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 64
Left Field 59
Center Field 36
Right Field 1437
Designated Hitter 26

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2019 Player of the Week Week of 2019-06-08
2013 Silver Slugger OF
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-04-29
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-09-09
2012 Silver Slugger OF
2011 Player of the Month May
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-08-14
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-05-30
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-10-03

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CIN NL $12,541,666
2015 CIN NL $12,000,000
2014 CIN NL $10,000,000
2013 CIN NL $7,541,667
2012 CIN NL $5,041,666
2011 CIN NL $2,791,666
2010 CIN NL $440,000
2009 CIN NL $417,500
Total Career Earnings $50,774,165

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2013 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 30.0 420 0
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 46.0 448 0
2008 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 7.0 160 0