Early Life and Education of Jayson Werth: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 3, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jayson Werth. A timeline of key moments.

Jayson Werth is a retired American professional baseball outfielder. Spanning from 2002 to 2017, his 15-season MLB career included stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals. Werth was known for his strong offensive abilities and played a key role on the Phillies' 2008 World Series-winning team. After his time in Philadelphia, he signed a notable free-agent contract with the Washington Nationals, where he became a veteran leader and continued to contribute offensively.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1960: Grandfather's World Series Win

In 1960, Jayson Werth's grandfather, Ducky Schofield, helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the World Series.

1978: Stepfather played for Tacoma Yankees

Jayson Werth's stepfather had previously played for the Tacoma Yankees in 1978.

May 20, 1979: Jayson Werth Born

On May 20, 1979, Jayson Richard Gowan Werth was born. He later became a professional baseball outfielder.

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1993: Uncle's World Series Win

In 1993, Jayson Werth's uncle, Dick Schofield, won the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

1993: Sandy Koufax World Series

In 1993, Jayson Werth's youth team, the Springfield Flame, finished in third place at the Sandy Koufax World Series.

January 8, 2000: Werth's Marriage

Jayson Werth married his wife Julia on January 8, 2000. They had been dating since high school.

2004: Werths file libel and slander lawsuit

In 2004, Jayson and Julia Werth filed a libel and slander lawsuit against their mutual high school classmate and Julia's ex-boyfriend, who alleged that Werth had been engaged in a number of adulterous relationships.

2005: Wrist Injury after Haircut

Jayson Werth's 2005 wrist injury occurred in the game after he received a haircut, which he then used as evidence not to cut his hair.

2015: Nationals Chia Pet Promotional Event

Jayson Werth's 2015 wrist injury occurred in the game after he received a haircut, which he then used as evidence not to cut his hair. In 2015, the Nationals held a promotional event where fans received a Chia Pet in Werth's image, with chia growing out into a hair and beard.

2017: Werth Addresses Organic Trade Association

In 2017, Jayson Werth delivered a speech for the Organic Trade Association about his difficulties in obtaining organic farming certifications and advocating for more help for farmers seeking to become organic.

2018: Werth Attends State of the Union Address

In 2018, Jayson Werth was invited to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address as a guest of Rep. Rodney Davis.

2019: Werth puts home up for sale

In 2019, Jayson Werth put his home in McLean, Virginia, up for sale.

2024: Dornoch wins the Belmont Stakes

In 2024, Jayson Werth's horse racing stable, Two Eight Racing, had its first high profile horse Dornoch run in the Kentucky Derby; Dornoch won the 2024 Belmont Stakes.