Stan Jefferson facts for kids
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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 on December 4, 1962, is a former American baseball player. He played as a center and left fielder in Major League Baseball. Stan played for several famous teams. These included the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Cincinnati Reds. His career in the major leagues lasted from 1986 to 1991.
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Growing Up and School
Stan Jefferson grew up in Co-Op City in the Bronx, New York. He loved baseball from a young age. He played for many years in the Co-Op City Little League. In 1980, he graduated from Harry S. Truman High School. After high school, Stan went to Bethune-Cookman College in Florida. He studied there from 1981 to 1983. Later, he earned his college degree from Mercy College in New York.
Stan's Baseball Journey
Starting in Professional Baseball
Stan Jefferson was known for his amazing speed and quickness. Because of his talent, the New York Mets chose him in the first round of the 1983 free agent draft. He was the 20th player picked overall. Before playing in the major leagues, Stan spent three years playing in the minor leagues. In 1986, he finally joined the Mets. He played in 14 games during the last month of that season.
Playing for Different Teams
On December 11, 1986, the Mets traded Stan to the San Diego Padres. He became a regular player for the Padres in 1987. That year, he was very fast and stole 33 bases. He also had a batting average of .230.
In 1988, Stan had a tougher year. He was then traded to the New York Yankees. He played a few games for the Yankees before being traded again. In July 1989, he joined the Baltimore Orioles. For the next year and a half, Stan played for the Orioles, the Cleveland Indians, and the Cincinnati Reds. His baseball career ended in 1991. This was because he suffered a serious injury to his Achilles’ tendon.
After his playing career, Stan became a coach. He coached for the Butte Cooper Kings in the Pioneer League. In 1995, during a player's strike, Stan briefly became a replacement player for his old team, the Mets.
Life After Baseball
Working for the NYPD
In 1997, after his baseball career, Stan Jefferson joined the New York City Police Department. He became a police officer. Stan was on duty during the September 11 attacks in 2001. He worked at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center buildings fell. He helped with the recovery efforts there. Because of his time at Ground Zero, Stan had some health problems. He retired from the NYPD in 2004.
Personal Life and Recognition
Today, Stan Jefferson lives in Florida. He has two grown daughters who live in Virginia. During his baseball career, Stan preferred to keep his life private. He did not seek out a lot of attention.
In 2016, Stan gave an interview on SNY. He talked about his baseball career and his time as a police officer. He also shared his experiences from the September 11 attacks. In 2018, Stan was honored for his achievements. Bethune-Cookman University inducted him into their Hall of Fame. This recognized his contributions as an athlete and a hero.
