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My Take
Jayson Werth was the kind of player who made a team feel tougher just by being in the lineup. The wild beard became iconic, but it was the patient, professional at-bats and clutch postseason hitting that made him valuable. He was a key piece of the 2008 champion Phillies, then took the big free-agent contract to Washington and helped legitimize the Nationals as contenders. His walk-off homer in the 2012 NLDS is a franchise-defining moment. Coming from a baseball bloodline, he played with a chip on his shoulder that fans loved. A genuine winner.
Overview
Jayson Werth is an American former professional baseball outfielder born May 20, 1979, in Springfield, Illinois. Over a 15-season Major League career he played for the Blue Jays, Dodgers, Phillies, and Nationals, winning the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008 and earning an All-Star selection in 2009. He comes from a baseball family and was known for his bearded, gritty presence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jayson Werth
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・ワース
- Reading
- じぇいそん・わーす
- Born
- May 20, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- Baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Glenwood High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jayson Werth born?
Born May 20, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Jayson Werth from?
Jayson Werth is from Springfield, Illinois, United States.
What does Jayson Werth do?
Jayson Werth works as Baseball player.
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