MIAMI -- Jon Jay was born and raised in Miami, barely 10 miles from Marlins Park and 20 minutes from the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade, where he forged his big league dreams as a youngster who went on to become a Christopher Columbus High School and University of Miami Hall of Famer. That's why the D-backs' outfielder didn't hesitate when he had the opportunity to give back by donating $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade during a ceremony before Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Marlins.
"The Boys & Girls Club has been a big instrument, not just in my career, but in my life.