| Jay Howell | |
|---|---|
 Howell in 1986 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1955-11-26)November 26, 1955 (age 69) 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 atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jay Canfield Howell (born November 26, 1955) is an American formerMajor League Baseballrelief pitcher for theCincinnati Reds (1980),Chicago Cubs (1981),New York Yankees (1982–1984),Oakland Athletics (1985–1987),Los Angeles Dodgers (1988–1992),Atlanta Braves (1993) andTexas 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 the1988 World Series. In the third game of theNational League Championship Series against theNew York Mets, Howell was ejected for havingpine 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]
Howell attendedFairview High School and the University of Colorado.
Howell coachedCal State Northridge from 1998 to 2005 where he led the Matadors to twoBig Sky Conference Titles. Major League playerKameron Loe played for Howell.
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