Jay Bruce's Playing Career With New York Was Short But His Major League Baseball Career Wasn't Because He Played Fourteen Seasons Before He Decided To Retire
Jay Bruce’s playing career with New York on the diamond was short!
Why?
Because he retired after New York’s game verses Tampa Bay!
When?
Yesterday!
Why?
Jay Bruce who was an outfielder had this say about hanging up his bat , his hat , his glove and the pinstripes!
"Just the consistent underperformance for me," he said. "Felt like I wasn't able to do it at a level that was acceptable for myself."
"I was so lucky to have set a standard for myself throughout my career that was frankly very good most of the time," he said. "And I don't feel that I'm able to do that, and I think that was the determining factor and in the decision. And I feel good about that decision and I feel thankful honestly to myself that I could be honest enough with myself to understand that it's time for this chapter to close."
“according to an article on espn.com by ESPN News Services”
Though,
His Major League Baseball career wasn’t short!
Why?
Because Jay Bruce played fourteen Major League Baseball seasons with six different organizations.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com.
His career started in 2008 with Cincinnati where he played eight seasons.
In his inaugural season with Cincinnati Jay Bruce played in 108 games , had 413 at bats , 63 runs , 105 hits , 21 home runs and 52 runs batted in , 110 strikeouts and 4 four stolen bases while he had a batting average of 254. In his second season with Cincinnati in 2009 he played in 101 games, had 345 at bats , 47 runs, 77 hits , 22 home runs, 58 runs batted in , 75 strikeouts and 3 stolen bases with a batting average 223. In his third season with Cincinnati in 2010 Jay Bruce played in 148 games had 509 at bats, 80 runs , 143 hits , 25 home runs , 136 strikeouts, 5 stolen bases and a batting average of 281. In his fourth in Cincinnati in 2011 Jay Bruce played in 157 games , had 585 at bats , 84 runs , 150 hits , 32 home runs , 97 runs batted in , 158 strikeouts, 8 stolen bases and had a batting average of 256. In his fifth season in Cincinnati in 2012 Jay Bruce played in 155 games , had 560 at bats, 89 runs , 141 hits , 34 home runs, 99 runs batted in , 155 strikeouts , 9 stolen bases and a batting average of 252. In his sixth season with Cincinnati Jay Bruce played in 2013 Jay Bruce played in 160 games , had 626 at bats , 89 runs , 141 hits , 30 home runs, 109 runs batted in , 185 strikeouts and batting of 262. In his seventh season with Cincinnati in 2014 Jay Bruce played in 137 games, had 493 at bats , 71 runs 107 hits , 18 home runs , 66 runs batted in , 149 strikeouts and a batting average of 217. In 2016 he started out the season with Cincinnati where he played in 97 games , had 370 at bats , 60 runs , 98 his , 33 home runs , 99 runs batted in , 126 strikeouts and 4 stole bases. However, Cincinnati wouldn’t be the team Jay Bruce would play for in 2016 as he would also play for the New York Mets too!
Why?
Because the New York’s Mets offense was in a funk and they went looking for some power.
“according to an article Matt Snyder on cbs.com”
In 2016 for the New York Mets Jay Bruce played in 50 games, had 169 at bats , 14 runs , 37 hits , 8 home runs , 19 runs batted in , 43 strikeouts
Then,
In 2017 would play for two teams!
Who?
The New York Mets and Cleveland Indians!
Why?
Cleveland agreed to pick up roughly 4.2 million that was left on Jay Bruce’s 13 million dollar salary this season.
“according to an article by Jerry Crasnick on espn.com”
During the 2017 season with the New York Mets Jay Bruce played in 103 games, had 406 at bats , 61 runs , 104 hits , 29 home runs , 75 runs batted in , 102 strikeouts, 0 stolen bases and a batting average of 256
During the 2017 season with the Cleveland Indians Jay Bruce played in 43 games, had 149 at bats, 21 runs , 37 hits , 8 home runs , 19 runs batted in and 43 strikeouts with a batting average of 219.
Then,
During the offseason Jay Bruce would return to the New York Mets on a three year deal thirty nine million dollar deal but he wouldn’t spend three years with the New York Mets!
Why?
Because Jay Bruce would be traded to Seattle where he would spend part of the 2019 season where he would play in 47 games, have 165 at bats , 27 runs , 35 hits , 14 home runs , 28 runs batted in , 53 strikeouts and 1 stolen base with a batting of 212 before being traded to Philadelphia.
Why?
Because Philadelphia sent Seattle minor league infielder Jack Scheiner.
“according to an article on usatoday.com”
In Philadelphia Jay Bruce would spend part of the 2019 where he would play in 51 games , have 145 at bats , 16 runs , 32 hits , 12 home runs , 31 runs batted in, 29 strikeouts, 0 stolen bases and a batting average of 221 and all the 2021 season where he would play in 32 games , have 96 at bats , 11 runs , 19 hits , 12 home runs , 31 runs batted in 29 strikeouts and 0 stolen bases and a batting average of 221.
Turns out 2021 would be his final season in Philadelphia before Jay Bruce would play for New York!
However,
His playing career for the team that wears the pinstripes would be short!
Why?
Because Jay Bruce would play in 10 games , have 34 at bats , 3 runs , 4 hits , 1 home run , 3 runs batted in , 13 strikeouts , 0 stolen bases and a batting average of 118
“according to Jay Bruce Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com
Why?
Because he retired after New York’s 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay yesterday!