Adam Jones
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2019)
Adam Jones was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2019 for the Seattle Mariners, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,823 career games, he hit .277 with 1,939 hits, 282 home runs, and 945 RBI. Adam Jones was a 5-time All-Star, a 4-time Gold Glove, and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,615.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-07-14
- Last Game
- 2019-09-28
- Awards
- 5× All-Star · 4× Gold Glove · Silver Slugger
Full name: Adam LaMarque Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,823 | 7,009 | 963 | 1,939 | 336 | 29 | 282 | 945 | 97 | 340 | 1,395 | .277 | .317 | .454 | .771 | 6,615 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .454 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.
Career OPS .771 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 32 | 74 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 22 | .216 | .269 (-20%) | .336 (-30%) | .431 (-28%) | .768 (-29%) | -365.2 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 41 | 65 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 21 | .246 | .268 (-8%) | .335 (-11%) | .422 (-5%) | .758 (-8%) | -89.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 132 | 477 | 61 | 129 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 57 | 10 | 23 | 108 | .270 | .263 (+3%) | .333 (-7%) | .416 (-4%) | .749 (-5%) | -496.7 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 119 | 473 | 83 | 131 | 22 | 3 | 19 | 70 | 10 | 36 | 93 | .277 | .262 (+6%) | .332 (+1%) | .417 (+9%) | .750 (+5%) | 480.1 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 149 | 581 | 76 | 165 | 25 | 5 | 19 | 69 | 7 | 23 | 119 | .284 | .257 (+10%) | .325 (avg) | .402 (+10%) | .728 (+5%) | 534.2 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 151 | 567 | 68 | 159 | 26 | 2 | 25 | 83 | 12 | 29 | 113 | .280 | .255 (+10%) | .320 (avg) | .399 (+17%) | .719 (+9%) | 827.2 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 162 | 648 | 103 | 186 | 39 | 3 | 32 | 82 | 16 | 34 | 126 | .287 | .254 (+13%) | .318 (+5%) | .405 (+25%) | .724 (+16%) | 1987.5 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 160 | 653 | 100 | 186 | 35 | 1 | 33 | 108 | 14 | 25 | 136 | .285 | .253 (+12%) | .317 (avg) | .396 (+24%) | .714 (+14%) | 1573.5 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 159 | 644 | 88 | 181 | 30 | 2 | 29 | 96 | 7 | 19 | 133 | .281 | .251 (+12%) | .313 (-1%) | .386 (+21%) | .700 (+11%) | 1217.0 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 137 | 546 | 74 | 147 | 25 | 3 | 27 | 82 | 3 | 24 | 102 | .269 | .254 (+6%) | .316 (-3%) | .404 (+17%) | .721 (+8%) | 767.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 152 | 619 | 86 | 164 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 83 | 2 | 39 | 115 | .265 | .255 (+4%) | .321 (-4%) | .417 (+4%) | .738 (+1%) | 24.3 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 147 | 597 | 82 | 170 | 28 | 1 | 26 | 73 | 2 | 27 | 113 | .285 | .254 (+12%) | .324 (-1%) | .425 (+9%) | .750 (+5%) | 513.1 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 145 | 580 | 54 | 163 | 35 | 0 | 15 | 63 | 7 | 24 | 93 | .281 | .247 (+13%) | .318 (-2%) | .409 (+2%) | .727 (+1%) | -29.5 |
| 2019 | ARI | NL | 137 | 485 | 66 | 126 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 67 | 2 | 31 | 101 | .260 | .252 (+3%) | .322 (-3%) | .434 (-5%) | .757 (-4%) | -329.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,823 | 7,009 | 963 | 1,939 | 336 | 29 | 282 | 945 | 97 | 340 | 1,395 | .277 | — | — | — | — | 6,615 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1823 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 920 | 3487 | 512 | 988 | 153 | 516 | .283 |
| Away | 903 | 3522 | 451 | 951 | 129 | 429 | .270 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-28 | AZ | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-09-27 | AZ | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019-09-25 | AZ | STL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-09-24 | AZ | STL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-23 | AZ | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-22 | AZ | SDP | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-20 | AZ | SDP | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-17 | AZ | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-16 | AZ | MIA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-15 | AZ | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SEA | OF | 26 | 23 | 67 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | SEA | OF | 38 | 16 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | BAL | OF | 129 | 123 | 336 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | BAL | OF | 118 | 117 | 349 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | BAL | OF | 149 | 148 | 422 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| 2011 | BAL | OF | 148 | 145 | 379 | 16 | 8 | 5 |
| 2012 | BAL | OF | 162 | 161 | 439 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | BAL | OF | 156 | 156 | 352 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | OF | 155 | 153 | 374 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2015 | BAL | OF | 134 | 134 | 317 | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | BAL | OF | 152 | 150 | 349 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | BAL | OF | 147 | 147 | 331 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | BAL | OF | 139 | 138 | 309 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | ARI | OF | 130 | 118 | 209 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 1590 |
| Right Field | 169 |
| Designated Hitter | 22 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MLB Players Choice Man of the Year | |
| 2014 | Gold Glove | RF |
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-07-06 |
| 2013 | Gold Glove | CF |
| 2013 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2012 | Gold Glove | CF |
| 2009 | Gold Glove | OF |
Salary History
Adam Jones's recorded salaries total $62,186,340 over 9 seasons, 2008 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jones's career ran from 2006 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BAL | AL | $16,329,674 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | $13,333,333 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | $13,000,000 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | $8,833,333 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | $6,150,000 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | $3,250,000 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | $465,000 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | $435,000 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $62,186,340 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 34.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 9.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 120.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Adam Jones (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Adam Jones: the record in brief
July 14, 2006 and September 28, 2019 bracket Adam Jones's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Jones's seasons break down as the Seattle Mariners (2006 through 2007), the Baltimore Orioles (2008 to 2018), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2019). Jones, born on August 1, 1985, in San Diego, CA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 215 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Adam Jones was the playing name; the full given name is Adam LaMarque.
Jones finished with 1,939 hits from 7,009 at bats in 1,823 games, which works out to .277, adding 282 homers, 945 RBI, and 97 stolen bases. Jones got on base at a .317 rate and slugged .454 (.771 OPS). The league as a whole hit .257 across Jones's seasons, which puts the .277 career mark 7.6% above average. No season beat the 33 home runs Jones hit in 2013. The hits column peaks at 186, in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adam Jones
- What years did Adam Jones play?
- Adam Jones played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2019.
- Was Adam Jones a pitcher?
- No. Adam Jones was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Adam Jones hit?
- Adam Jones hit 282 career home runs with 1,939 hits.
- What teams did Adam Jones play for?
- Adam Jones played for 3 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2006–2007), the Baltimore Orioles (2008–2018), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2019).
- Did Adam Jones win an MVP award?
- No. Adam Jones did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Adam Jones win?
- Adam Jones won 4 Gold Gloves (2009, 2012, 2013, and 2014) and the Silver Slugger award (2013). He was selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What were Adam Jones's career stats?
- In 1,823 games, Adam Jones had 1,939 hits, 282 home runs, 945 RBI, 963 runs, and 97 stolen bases, with a .277 batting average.
- How much did Adam Jones earn in his career?
- Adam Jones's recorded salaries total $62,186,340 over 9 seasons, 2008 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jones's career ran from 2006 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
- What was Adam Jones's salary?
- Adam Jones's last recorded salary was $16,329,674, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $16,329,674, in 2016, and his lowest was $390,000, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2016.
- What position did Adam Jones play?
- Adam Jones played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Adam Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Adam Jones was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Adam Jones hit each season?
- Adam Jones's home runs by season: 1 in 2006, 2 in 2007, 9 in 2008, 19 in 2009, 19 in 2010, 25 in 2011, 32 in 2012, 33 in 2013, 29 in 2014, 27 in 2015, 29 in 2016, 26 in 2017, 15 in 2018, and 16 in 2019. His most in one season was 33, in 2013.
- What was Adam Jones's career batting average?
- Adam Jones batted .277 over his career, with 1,939 hits in 7,009 at bats.
- How many RBI did Adam Jones have?
- Adam Jones drove in 945 runs in his career.