Stan Jefferson

Stan Jefferson, born in 1962, was a position player who had a professional baseball career spanning from 1986 to 1991. He played in a total of 296 games, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Jefferson was known for his ability to steal bases, successfully swiping 60 during his career, which demonstrated his prowess as a disruptive force on the basepaths. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .216, he contributed significantly to his teams with 180 hits and 16 home runs, along with 67 RBIs. Jefferson's playing style was characterized by his quickness and willingness to take risks, embodying the spirit of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s—a period marked by a transition in baseball as power hitting began to take center stage. Although he did not reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions, particularly in stolen bases, made him a valuable player during his time in Major League Baseball. His career, which concluded on October 1, 1991, remains a testament to the blend of speed and tenacity that defined many players of that era.