Jay Heard, baseball player, 1954-1954

Jay Heard

Born: 1/17/1920 in Athens, GA, USA

Died: 11/18/1999 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-24 | Final Game: 1954-05-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Jehosie Heard

Biography

Jay Heard, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player who briefly played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1954 season. His career spanned a short period, from April 24 to May 28, 1954, during which he appeared in two games as a position player. Despite his limited opportunities at the major league level, Heard's presence on a big league roster is a testament to his skills and the competitive nature of professional baseball during the early 1950s. Throughout his time in the majors, Heard struggled to make an offensive impact, finishing his career without any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .0. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his brief appearance in the league places him within the context of a post-war era that saw many players striving to establish their careers amid the evolving landscape of baseball. Though his time in MLB was short-lived, Jay Heard remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
22.0 20.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.050 0.095 0.050 0.145

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
11.0 0 0 18.0 12.0 0 0 0.0 93.0 48.0 17.0 3.0 0 0 1.19

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.3 6 5 1 3 2 13.50 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2