Jayson Werth
Positions:
Outfielder and Catcher
Bats: Right
•
Throws: Right
6-5, 235lb (196cm, 106kg)
Born:
May 20, 1979
in Springfield, IL
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Draft: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (22nd) of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft from Glenwood HS (Chatham, IL).
High School: Glenwood HS (Chatham, IL)
Debut:
September 1, 2002
(Age 23-104d,
15,755th in MLB history)
vs. NYY 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 1, 2017
(Age 38-134d)
vs. PIT 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2004 season
Agents: Scott Boras • Previously: Jeff Borris
Full Name: Jayson Richard Gowan Werth
Nicknames:
Werewolf, The Wolf of First Street, Sunshine, J-Dub or Dub
Relatives: Grandson of Dick Schofield; Nephew of Dick Schofield; Stepson of Dennis Werth
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