Al Jones
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Al Jones was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago American Giants and the Memphis Red Sox. Across 11 career appearances, he went 4-5 with a 3.72 ERA and 25 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 665.5.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
Full name: Albert Alonzo Jones
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CAG | NAL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 3.71 | 3.57 (-4%) | -94.0 |
| 1944 | MRS | NAL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17.0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1.59 | 3.57 (+56%) | 357.3 |
| 1945 | MRS | NAL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.2 | 43 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 4.81 | 3.67 (-31%) | 402.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 67.2 | 72 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 3.72 | — | 666 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .091 | .200 | .136 | .336 | 0 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 65.2% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.
Career SLG .136 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.
Career OPS .336 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 50.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CAG | NAL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | MRS | NAL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | MRS | NAL | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 12 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (65 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 21 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 57.0 | 55 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0.32 |
| Away | 20 | 90.0 | 74 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 0.90 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-08-20 | MEM | CAG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-31 | MEM | CIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-27 | MEM | CIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-23 | MEM | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-20 | MEM | CAG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-16 | MEM | CAG | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-07-02 | MEM | BIR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-01 | MEM | BIR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-24 | MEM | CIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-19 | MEM | CIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-08-20 | MEM | CAG | — | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1945-07-31 | MEM | CIA | L | 9.0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-07-27 | MEM | CIA | L | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-23 | MEM | KCM | L | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-20 | MEM | CAG | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-16 | MEM | CAG | W | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-02 | MEM | BIR | L | 5.0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-01 | MEM | BIR | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-24 | MEM | CIA | L | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-19 | MEM | CIA | L | 5.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
Al Jones: the record in brief
The season rows for Al Jones begin in 1944. Jones played for the Chicago American Giants (1944) and the Memphis Red Sox (1944 through 1945). At 5'10" and 165 pounds, Jones is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Jones both batted and threw right-handed. On the record, Al Jones was born Albert Alonzo Jones.
Jones pitched in 11 games, starting 8, and finished with a 4-5 record and 3.72 ERA. Jones had 25 strikeouts. Jones's 3.72 ERA was close to the 3.62 league figure for those seasons. 1945 was Jones's sharpest full season, a 4.81 ERA against the league's 3.67. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Jones's career adds up to 665.5.
Retrosheet box scores cover 65 of Jones's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 11 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Jones with 2 putouts, 23 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Jones
- Was Al Jones a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Jones pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 25 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Jones hit?
- Al Jones hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Al Jones play for?
- Al Jones played for 2 teams: the Chicago American Giants (1944) and the Memphis Red Sox (1944–1945).
- What were Al Jones's career stats?
- In 11 games, Al Jones went 4-5 with a 3.72 ERA, 25 strikeouts, and 67.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Al Jones play?
- Al Jones played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Al Jones was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Al Jones's career ERA?
- Al Jones finished with a 3.72 career ERA, going 4-5 with 25 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Jones have?
- Al Jones recorded 25 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.