Jay Buhner was born on August 13, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA as Jay Campbell Buhner. He is an actor, known for Sunday Night Baseball (1990), My Oh My! (1996) and 1996 MLB All-Star Game (1996). He has been married to Leah Hance since February 6, 1988. They have three children.
Spring Training Batting Instructor For The Seattle Mariners [March 2007]
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Retired from the Seattle Mariners following the 2001 baseball season. [2002]
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When signing an autograph, will draw a couple of fishhooks by his signature, for his love of fishing (he started doing that after 1994).
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Part owner of the Everett (Washington) Aquasox; A Seattle Mariners affiliate, of the Northwest League.
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His song when he came up to bat: "Bad To The bone" by George Thorogood and the Destroyers.
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Throughout the 90s, the Seattle Mariners had a promotion once a year, called Buhner Buzz Cut Night, where if a fan agreed to get their head buzz cut bald outside the Kingdome, they received a free t-shirt commemorating the promo and free admission to that night's game. The fan received a ticket on the right field side (Buhner's position).
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The right field side of the Kingdome and Safeco Field is affectionately called "The "Bone Yard" in honor of Jay Buhner (Buhner's position).
Born in Kentucky, but was raised in Texas; he is proud to be a Texan.
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Participant in the 1996 Home Run Derby.
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Made major league debut on 11 September 1987.
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Outfielder with the New York Yankees (1987-1988[start]) and Seattle Mariners (1988[end]-2001).
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In 1997 led the American League in fielding percentage for outfielders (.997).
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Was traded by the New York Yankees with another prospect to the Seattle Mariners in 1988 for Ken Phelps. This remains one of the worst trades ever made in baseball history. Buhner went on to have a long, successful career with the Seattle Mariners, while Phelps flopped.
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Flipped over a short wall at Fenway Park to make a catch.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The (206)
2014
TV Series
Arli$$
2001
TV Series
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Prime 9
2009-2010
TV Series
Himself
2001 American League Championship Series
2001
TV Series
Himself - Seattle Mariners Right Fielder / Himself - Seattle Mariners Pinch Hitter / Right Fielder / ...
2000 American League Championship Series
2000
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Seattle Mariners Right Fielder / Himself - Seattle Mariners Pinch Hitter
Sunday Night Baseball
1991-1999
TV Series
Himself - Seattle Mariners Right Fielder
My Oh My!
1996
Documentary
Himself
1996 MLB All-Star Game
1996
TV Special
Himself
1995 American League Championship Series
1995
TV Series
Himself - Seattle Mariners Right Fielder
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes
2006
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Known for movies
Sunday Night Baseball (1991-1999) as Himself - Seattle Mariners Right Fielder
My Oh My! (1996) as Himself
1996 MLB All-Star Game (1996) as Himself
1995 American League Championship Series (1995) as Himself - Seattle Mariners Right Fielder
$8 Million