#19

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Full Name:
 

Jay Allen Bruce​

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Nicknames:

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“Bruuuuce"

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Born:  
   

April 3, 1987 

Beaumont, Texas

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Family:  

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Father: Joe
Mother: Martha
Sister: Kellan
Spouse: Hannah Eastham

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His father was a plumber and his mother was a teacher.

 

He met his wife in high school. The couple were married on December 1, 2012 in Houston, Texas.
 

Friends:  

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Best friend: Michael Ewing

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School:  

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West Brook High School, Beaumont, Texas 
Mascot: Bruins
Teammates: Mark Serna, John Falgout

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Accepted a scholarship to play baseball at Tulane University but did not attend. 
 

Baseball Related:

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2005 - Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds (12th overall).

 

2008 - May 27th - Major League debut with the Cincinnati Reds.

 

2015 - There were reports that he had been traded from the Reds to the Toronto Blue Jays; however one of the players failed a physical exam and the deal did not go through.

2016 - Traded from the Reds to the New York Mets for Dilson Herrera and Max Wotell.

 

2017 - Taken off waivers from the Mets by Cleveland for Ryder Ryan.

 

2018 - Signed a 3-year contract with the Mets ($39 million).
 

Extra:

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Sample Heckles:

 

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Heckle him on twitter:

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@JayBruce87

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