About Jay Faatz
Lived 1860 – 1923 (aged 62). Jay Faatz was an American baseball player.
Jayson S. Faatz (October 24, 1860 – April 10, 1923) was an American Major League Baseball player born in Weedsport, New York, who played at first base for three teams during his four-season career.
Career After his season, he returned to the minor leagues, which included one season with the Toledo Mud Hens in . In his last season, he was named player-manager for a short time with the Buffalo Bisons of the Players' League, the only season in the league's existence.
After his baseball days were over, among Jay's post-career occupations included insurance salesman. Jay died in Syracuse, New York at the age of 62, and was buried in the Weedsport Rural Cemetery.
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Who was Jay Faatz?
Major League Baseball player (1860-1923)
When was Jay Faatz born?
Jay Faatz was born on 24 October 1860 in Weedsport.
When did Jay Faatz die?
Jay Faatz died on 10 April 1923 in Syracuse.
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Jay Faatz was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jay Faatz?
Jay Faatz was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jay Faatz. https://biography.guide/jay-faatz/
MLA: "Jay Faatz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jay-faatz/.
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