Jay Campbell Buhner (Bone)

Position: Rightfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 205 lb.

Born: August 13, 1964 in Louisville, KY
High School: Clear Creek HS (League City, TX)
School: McLennan Community College (Waco, TX)
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round of the 1984 amateur draft (January Secondary). Player signed May 26, 1984. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 11, 1987 (Age 23)   vs. TOR 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Mariners/Yankees 1987-2001
Agents: Randy Hendricks,Alan Hendricks [*]
Final Game: October 7, 2001 (Age 37)   vs. TEX 3 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
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