Jason Maxwell | |
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Infielder | |
Born: Lewisburg, Tennessee, U.S. | March 26, 1972|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 1, 1998, for the Chicago Cubs | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 7, 2001, for the Minnesota Twins | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .225 |
Home runs | 3 |
Runs batted in | 23 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
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Jason Ramond Maxwell (born March 26,1972) is an American former professional baseball player. Primarily an infielder,Maxwell first played in 1998 for the Chicago Cubs. Maxwell played the 2000 and 2001 seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Maxwell attended Marshall County High School in Lewisburg,TN,where he played high school baseball for the Tigers. Maxwell is now the Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director for Ensworth High School in Nashville,TN. In addition,Maxwell has served as a coach for Team USA,leading the 18U National Team to a gold medal in the 2018 COPABE Pan-American Championships. Maxwell's most cherished memories from his Major League Baseball career revolve around his interactions with fans. He cultivated a substantial following,particularly from a dedicated group in Swanton,Ohio. After games,he frequently engaged with these fans,taking time to sign autographs for young admirers. In addition to autographs,Maxwell demonstrated his generosity by donating equipment such as bats,batting gloves,and even his personal belt to these enthusiastic supporters.