Jay Pacella - 2012-13 Perth Heat

John Jay, Jay, or JJ Pacella as he's been referred to in various places, is an American import who saw limited time with the Perth Heat during the 2012-13 ABL season. Pacella had previously played A level ball with the Houston Astros during 2008 and 2009, playing independent ball since then.

He is the son of John Pacella, a former MLB pitcher who pitched in 74 MLB games across 6 different seasons, for 5 different teams (Mets, Yankees, Twins, Orioles and Tigers) between 1977 and 1986. Jay works with his dad at the Big League Baseball School in Ohio, a dedicated baseball coaching school.

2012-13 Perth Heat Jay Pacella card front - © 2013 Adam East