Cubs sign outfielder Jay to 1-year contract

Jon Jay laces a triple to right field off Zack Godley in the top of the 8th inningThe left-handed batter and thrower owns a career .996 fielding percentage in center field, the highest mark for any active player (minimum 500 games) at the position. In his career, Jay has played 594 games in center field, 166 games in right field and 80 games in left field, totaling a .995 fielding percentage at all three positions, tying Jacoby Ellsbury for the best mark among active outfielders.

Jay broke into the big leagues in 2010 and batted .300 (86-for-287) with 19 doubles, four homers and 27 RBI in 105 games. A year later, he saw action in a career-high 159 games and batted .297 (135-for-455) with 24…