Jay Canfield Howell

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: November 26, 1955 in Miami, FL
High School: Fairview HS (Boulder, CO)
School: University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 31st round of the 1976 amateur draft.
Signed June 21, 1976. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 10, 1980 (Age 24)   vs. LAD 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Teams (by GP): Dodgers/Athletics/Yankees/Braves/Rangers/... 1980-1994
Agents: Dick Moss [*]
Final Game: August 8, 1994 (Age 38)
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