Jay Bruce Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 230 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/3/1987 (37)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- None
Jay Bruce Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jay Bruce News
New York Yankees first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce plans to retire following Sunday's game against the Rays. An emotional Bruce told reporters that he felt he wasn't performing at the level he expects of himself, which is ultimately why he decided to step away from the game. The veteran slugger will be available off the bench Sunday one last time before he hangs up the cleats. A three-time All-Star, Bruce mashed 319 home runs over his 14-year career, though he didn't find much success in his short stint in the Bronx. Expect the Yankees to go with a combination of DJ LeMahieu and Mike Ford at first base until Luke Voit (knee), who took grounders on Sunday, returns to action.
New York Yankees first baseman Jay Bruce is not in the lineup for a second consecutive game on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone said to expect "a lot of" DJ LeMahieu at first and Rougned Odor at second, which leaves Bruce as the odd man out for the foreseeable future. He hasn't exactly forced the Yankees' hand with his play at the plate, as he's fell victim to the strikeout in 13 of his 39 plate appearances. Bruce could find himself on the outside looking in when Luke Voit (knee) returns.
New York Yankees first baseman Jay Bruce is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays. Bruce started each of the last two games but will cede the first-base duties to DJ LeMahieu, with Rougned Odor getting the start at second. Bruce is batting just .118 with one home run and 13 strikeouts in 39 plate appearances so far in 2021.