Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player (Retired) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/08/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Ridgewood, NJ |
Latest News about Jason Heyward
15/09/2025
Jason Heyward officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on September 15, 2025, following his final season with the San Diego Padres. The 36-year-old outfielder, known for his elite defensive skills and five Gold Glove awards, concluded a 16-year MLB career that included a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs in 2016.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | J-Hey |
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| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 245 lbs |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Left |
| Draft | 2007, Atlanta Braves, 1st Round (14th overall) |
| MLB Debut | 04/04/2010 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
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| Weight | 245 lbs (111 kg) |
Personal Life
| Married to his wife, with whom he has two children. |
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Style Quotient
| Uniform Number | 22 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Wore uniform No. 22 in honor of a high school friend who died in a traffic collision. | |
| 2. First player to win three consecutive Gold Gloves from three different teams (2014 Braves, 2015 Cardinals, 2016 Cubs). | |
| 3. Began minor league career at age 17. | |
| 4. Finished his 2010 rookie season with a .277 batting average, .393 on-base percentage, 18 home runs, and 83 runs scored in 142 games, ranking fourth in the NL in OBP. | |
| 5. In 2015 with the Cardinals, achieved a career-high .293 batting average with a .359 on-base percentage and .439 slugging percentage, leading all outfielders since 2010 with 96.2 accumulated ultimate zone rating (UZR). |