Jay Buhner, baseball player, 310 home runs, 1987-2001

Jay Buhner

Born: 8/13/1964 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-11 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jay Campbell Buhner

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Biography

Jay Buhner was a prominent American baseball player known for his powerful hitting and strong outfield play during his career from 1987 to 2001. Born in 1964, Buhner made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, particularly with the Seattle Mariners, where he became a fan favorite and a key figure in the team's history. Over the course of 1,472 games, he accumulated 1,273 hits, 310 home runs, and 965 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .254. His ability to hit for power made him a formidable presence in the lineup, and he was recognized for his contributions with one All-Star selection. Buhner's playing style was characterized by his combination of power and defensive skills in the outfield, where he showcased both a strong arm and solid fielding ability. He was part of the Mariners during a transformative era for the franchise, helping to elevate the team's competitiveness in the late 1990s. His contributions were particularly notable in the 1995 season, which marked a significant turning point for the Mariners and their rise to prominence in the playoffs. After retiring on October 7, 2001, Buhner's legacy continued to resonate with fans, establishing him as one of the most beloved players in Mariners history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1472 5013 797 1273 233 19 310 965 6 792 1406 0.254 0.359 0.494 0.852 16007.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1987 NYY AL 7 22 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.227 0.0
1988 NYY AL 25 69 8 13 0 0 3 13 0 3 25 0.188 -206.9
1988 SEA AL 60 192 28 43 13 1 10 25 1 25 68 0.224 -206.9
1989 SEA AL 58 204 27 56 15 1 9 33 1 19 55 0.275 644.3
1990 SEA AL 51 163 16 45 12 0 7 33 2 17 50 0.276 506.1
1991 SEA AL 137 406 64 99 14 4 27 77 0 53 117 0.244 1399.2
1992 SEA AL 152 543 69 132 16 3 25 79 0 71 146 0.243 896.9
1993 SEA AL 158 563 90 153 28 3 27 98 2 100 144 0.272 2130.1
1994 SEA AL 101 358 74 100 23 4 21 68 0 66 63 0.279 1722.4
1995 SEA AL 126 470 86 123 23 0 40 121 0 60 120 0.262 1817.7
1996 SEA AL 150 564 107 153 29 0 44 138 0 84 159 0.271 2505.8
1997 SEA AL 157 540 104 131 18 2 40 109 0 119 175 0.243 2412.8
1998 SEA AL 72 244 33 59 7 1 15 45 0 38 71 0.242 348.0
1999 SEA AL 87 266 37 59 11 0 14 38 0 69 100 0.222 439.2
2000 SEA AL 112 364 50 92 20 0 26 82 0 59 98 0.253 1019.8
2001 SEA AL 19 45 4 10 2 0 2 5 0 8 9 0.222 -3.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 85 12 26 3 0 8 12 13 28 0.306

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALCS SEA 3 6 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 3 0.333
2001 ALDS1 SEA 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000
2000 ALDS2 SEA 2 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0.200
2000 ALCS SEA 4 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.182
1997 ALDS2 SEA 4 13 2 3 0 0 2 2 3 6 0.231
1995 ALDS2 SEA 5 24 2 11 1 0 1 3 2 4 0.458
1995 ALCS SEA 6 23 5 7 2 0 3 5 2 8 0.304

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 9 0 0 1
OF 1397 1351 2528 100 33 27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 NYA OF 7 7 11 1 0 1
1988 NYA OF 22 16 52 2 2 0
1988 SEA OF 59 57 134 7 1 3
1989 SEA OF 57 57 106 6 4 3
1990 SEA OF 40 35 55 1 2 0
1991 SEA OF 131 110 244 15 5 4
1992 SEA OF 150 149 314 14 2 4
1993 SEA OF 148 146 263 8 6 2
1994 SEA OF 96 95 178 11 2 2
1995 SEA OF 120 120 180 5 2 0
1996 SEA OF 142 142 251 9 3 1
1997 SEA OF 154 153 295 5 1 3
1998 SEA OF 70 70 127 5 2 2
1999 SEA 1B 1 1 9 0 0 1
1999 SEA OF 85 83 127 7 1 2
2000 SEA OF 104 101 176 4 0 0
2001 SEA OF 12 10 15 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 16
Center Field 30
Right Field 1357
Designated Hitter 44

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1996 Gold Glove OF
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-09-16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 SEA AL $1,850,000
2000 SEA AL $1,450,000
1999 SEA AL $4,816,804
1998 SEA AL $5,367,702
1997 SEA AL $4,827,962
1996 SEA AL $5,641,667
1995 SEA AL $4,066,666
1994 SEA AL $4,350,000
1993 SEA AL $2,772,500
1992 SEA AL $1,445,000
1991 SEA AL $247,500
1990 SEA AL $180,000
1989 SEA AL $80,000
1988 NYA AL $67,000
Total Career Earnings $37,162,801

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
McLennan Community College Waco TX 1983, 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1997 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 12.0 392 0
1996 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 6.0 392 0
1995 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 120.0 392 0