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    JayPayton

    • Left Fielder
    • Birthdate
      22/11/1972
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Zanesville, OH
    • College
      Georgia Tech

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .279
    • HR
      119
    • RBI
      522
    • OPS
      .748
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    Biography

    Position Left Fielder
    Birthdate22/11/1972
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceZanesville, OH
    CollegeGeorgia Tech

    Career History

    Colorado Rockies
    Colorado Rockies2002*-2003, 2010-2010 (3 Seasons)
    Baltimore Orioles
    Baltimore Orioles2007-2008 (2 Seasons)
    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics2005*-2006 (2 Seasons)
    Boston Red Sox
    Boston Red Sox2005*-2005 (1 Season)
    San Diego Padres
    San Diego Padres2004-2004 (1 Season)
    New York             Mets
    New York Mets1998-2002* (5 Seasons)

    MLB News

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    2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

    We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
    MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves

    MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves

    We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
    Sources: Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan from Cardinals

    Sources: Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan from Cardinals

    The Mariners have acquired infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Donovan was a first-time All-Star last season.
    Sources: At least 6 teams to leave Main Street Sports, join MLB

    Sources: At least 6 teams to leave Main Street Sports, join MLB

    At least six teams are expected to leave their regional sports network, Main Street Sports, and join Major League Baseball, essentially shedding their once-lucrative local media contracts, sources told ESPN on Monday. More are expected to follow.
    MLB salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025, sets record at $4.7M

    MLB salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025, sets record at $4.7M

    The rate of increase for Major League Baseball's average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players' association.
    Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in WBC

    Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in WBC

    Star closer Edwin Diaz will return to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, it was announced Monday.
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