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Career |
Current
Current Contract:
Contract renewable through 2012.
Became a Cardinal:
Selected in the second round (74th overall) of the June, 2006 First-Year Player Draft. Received a $480,000 signing bonus.
2007 Season:
Jay made three trips to the DL in 07, two times for his shoulder and the other time for a wrist injury. In just 26 games for Double-A Springfield, Jay hit .235 with two home runs and 11 RBI. He started the season with Palm Beach, playing in 32 games and played a game for the Gulf Coast League Cardinals.
2006 Season
Jay hit .342/.416/.462 with three home runs and 45 RBI in 60 games for low Class A Quad Cities. He also stole nine bases in 13 attempts and walked more than he struck out (28/27).
Player Awards
Birdhouse 'Player of the Month', June 2008
St. Louis Cardinals 'Minor League Player of the Month', June 2008
Texas League All-Star 2008
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