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Jefferson in 1986
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: December 4, 1962 New York, New York, U.S. |
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| September 7, 1986, for the New York Mets | |||
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| October 1, 1991, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| Batting average | .216 | ||
| Home runs | 16 | ||
| Runs batted in | 67 | ||
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Stanley Jefferson (born December 4, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a center and left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Stan played for several teams, including the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Cincinnati Reds. His career in MLB lasted from 1986 to 1991.
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Stan Jefferson's Early Life
Stan Jefferson grew up in Co-Op City in the Bronx, New York. He loved baseball from a young age. Stan played for many years in the Co-Op City Little League.
He finished high school at Harry S. Truman High School in the Bronx in 1980. After high school, Stan went to Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. He studied there from 1981 to 1983. Later, he earned his college degree from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
Baseball Career Highlights
Stan Jefferson was known for his amazing speed and quickness on the field.
Joining the Major Leagues
The New York Mets picked Stan in the first round of the baseball draft on June 6, 1983. He was the 20th player chosen overall. After playing in the minor leagues for three years, Stan joined the Mets. He played in 14 games for them at the end of the 1986 season.
Playing for Different Teams
On December 11, 1986, the Mets traded Stan to the San Diego Padres. He became a regular player in the Padres' outfield in 1987. That year, he stole 33 bases and had a batting average of .230.
In 1988, Stan's performance wasn't as strong. He was then traded to the New York Yankees. After playing a few games for the Yankees, he was traded again in July 1989. For the next year and a half, Stan played for the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Cincinnati Reds. His baseball career ended in 1991 due to an injury to his Achilles’ tendon.
Coaching and Replacement Player Role
After his playing career, Stan Jefferson became a coach. He coached for the Butte Cooper Kings in the Pioneer League. In 1995, during a player's strike, Stan became a "replacement player" for his old team, the Mets.
Life After Baseball: NYPD
In 1997, after his time in professional baseball, Stan Jefferson joined the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
Serving During 9/11
Stan was working as a police officer during the September 11 attacks in 2001. He worked at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center buildings collapsed. He experienced health challenges because of his time at Ground Zero. Stan retired from the NYPD in 2004.
Personal Life and Recognition
Stan Jefferson now lives in Florida. He has two grown daughters who live in Virginia. During his baseball career, Stan preferred to keep his life private and out of the spotlight.
In 2016, he gave an interview on SNY. He talked about his baseball career and his time as an NYPD officer. He also shared his experiences during the September 11 attacks. In 2018, Stan was honored by Bethune-Cookman University. He was added to their Hall of Fame for his achievements in sports and his heroic service.
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Jefferson in 1986
