Jason Heyward
Position: Rightfielder
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-5, 240lb (196cm, 108kg)
Team: Chicago Cubs (majors)
Born: August 9, 1989 in Ridgewood, NJ us
Draft: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round (14th) of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft from Henry County HS (McDonough, GA).
High School: Henry County HS (McDonough, GA)
Debut:
April 5, 2010
(Age 20-239d,
17,296th in MLB history)
vs. CHC 5 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2010 season
2017 Contract Status: Signed thru 2023, 8 yrs/$184M (16-23)
Service Time (01/2017): 7.000 • Free Agent: 2024
Agents: Excel Sports Mgmt • Previously: Career Sports Mgmt
Full Name: Jason Alias Heyward
Nicknames: The J-Hey Kid
SUMMARY
2017
Career
WAR
1.8
34.5
AB
330
3865
R
46
553
H
85
1011
BA
.258
.262
HR
8
112
RBI
42
443
SB
3
100
OBP
.319
.344
SLG
.385
.412
OPS
.703
.756
OPS+
82
105
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