Jay Howell

Jay Howell
Jay Howell
	Howell in 1986
	Pitcher
	Born: November 26, 1955 (age 68); Miami, Florida, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	August 10, 1980, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
	August 8, 1994, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	58–53
Earned run average	3.34
Strikeouts	666
Saves	155
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	Cincinnati Reds (1980); Chicago Cubs (1981); New York Yankees (1982–1984); Oakland Athletics (1985–1987); Los Angeles Dodgers (1988–1992); Atlanta Braves (1993); Texas Rangers (1994);
Career highlights and awards
	3× All-Star (1985, 1987, 1989); World Series champion (1988);

Jay Canfield Howell (born November 26, 1955) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1980), Chicago Cubs (1981), New York Yankees (1982–1984), Oakland Athletics (1985–1987), Los Angeles Dodgers (1988–1992), Atlanta Braves (1993) and Texas Rangers (1994). He was selected in the 31st Round of the 1976 Major League Baseball Draft. He was the last player selected and signed in that draft to play in the Major Leagues.

Howell was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers when they won the 1988 World Series. In the third game of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets, Howell was ejected for having pine tar, an illegal substance, in his glove, though he said the only reason he used it was to get a better grip on the ball. He was suspended for three days,^[1] but it was shortened to two days.

He was named to two American League All-Star Teams in 1985 and 1987 and the 1989 National League All-Star Team.

He currently ranks 79th on the Major League Baseball Career Saves List (155)^[2] and 83rd on the Career Games Finished List (360).^[3]

Early years

Howell attended Fairview High School and the University of Colorado.

Coaching experience

Howell coached Cal State Northridge from 1998 to 2005 where he led the Matadors to two Big Sky Conference Titles. Major League player Kameron Loe played for Howell.

References

^ Blum, Ronald (October 10, 1988). "Howell Suspended for 3 Days". Victoria, Texas: The Victoria Advocate. Associated Press. p. 3B. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
^ "Career Leaders & Records for Saves". Baseball-Reference.com.
^ "Career Leaders & Records for Games Finished". Baseball-Reference.com.

External links

Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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[1] Blum, Ronald (October 10, 1988). "Howell Suspended for 3 Days". Victoria, Texas: The Victoria Advocate. Associated Press. p. 3B. Retrieved November 20, 2014.

[2] "Career Leaders & Records for Saves". Baseball-Reference.com.

[3] "Career Leaders & Records for Games Finished". Baseball-Reference.com.

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v t e Los Angeles Dodgers 1988 World Series champions
3 Steve Sax 5 Mike Marshall 7 Alfredo Griffin 9 Mickey Hatcher 10 Dave Anderson 12 Danny Heep 14 Mike Scioscia 17 Rick Dempsey 21 Tracy Woodson 22 Franklin Stubbs 23 Kirk Gibson (NL MVP) 26 Alejandro Peña 27 Mike Sharperson 29 Ricky Horton 30 John Tudor 31 John Shelby 33 Jeff Hamilton 37 Mike Davis 38 José González 47 Jesse Orosco 49 Tim Belcher 50 Jay Howell 51 Brian Holton 54 Tim Leary 55 Orel Hershiser (NL CYA, NLCS & World Series MVP)
Manager 2 Tommy Lasorda Coaches 8 Joey Amalfitano 11 Manny Mota 13 Joe Ferguson 16 Ron Perranoski 18 Bill Russell 35 Ben Hines 58 Mark Cresse
Regular season National League Championship Series