Jay Baller

Jay Scot Baller

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 7", Weight 225 lb.
• High School Canby High School
• Debut September 19, 1982
• Final Game August 31, 1992
• Born October 6, 1960 in Stayton, OR USA

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Biographical Information

Jay Baller was one of the five players dealt to the Cleveland Indians for "Ol' Five-For-One" Von Hayes by the Phillies after the 1982 season, having debuted with Philly that September. He was the first three-time Closer of the Year in the Venezuelan League; Rich Garces would pass him with four times winning that award. His 56 saves are 11th in league history through November 2019; he had retired third all-time.

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