Jayson S. Faatz (October 24, 1860 – April 10, 1923) was an American

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player born in

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, who played at

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for three teams during his four-season career.

Career

After his season, he returned to the

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, which included one season with the

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in . In his last season, he was named

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for a short time with the

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of the

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, the only season in the league's existence. After his baseball days were over, among Jay's post-career occupations included

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salesman. Jay died in

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at the age of 62, and was buried in the Weedsport Rural Cemetery.Baseball-Almanac player page
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