Alex Jones
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1903)
Alex Jones was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1903 for 5 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 15 seasons. Across 26 career appearances, he went 7-15 with a 3.73 ERA and 65 strikeouts.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 4/4/1941 in Woodville, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-09-25
- Last Game
- 1903-05-16
Full name: Alexander M. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3.00 | 3.93 (+24%) | 0.0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 5 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 146.2 | 130 | 54 | 56 | 44 | 3.31 | 3.28 (-1%) | -535.3 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 33 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 4.00 | 3.28 (-22%) | -276.6 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 5.33 (+62%) | 0.0 |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 12.46 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 7 | 15 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 200.1 | 199 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 3.73 | — | -812 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 79 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 33 | .165 | .241 | .177 | .419 | -300 |
Career AVG .165 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career OBP .241 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.
Career SLG .177 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.
Career OPS .419 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — 40.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 18 | 55 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 26 | .145 | .244 (-41%) | .316 (-24%) | .327 (-56%) | .644 (-40%) | -299.5 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 4 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .273 | — | — | — | — | -299.5 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 26 | 79 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 33 | .165 | — | — | — | — | -599 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3.2 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17.18 |
| Away | 1 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9.00 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-05-16 | DET | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-05-06 | DET | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-05-16 | DET | BOS | L | 3.2 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-05-06 | DET | CHW | — | 5.0 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
Alex Jones: the record in brief
September 25, 1889 and May 16, 1903 bracket Alex Jones's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1889), the Louisville Colonels (1892), the Washington Senators (1892), the Philadelphia Phillies (1894), and the Detroit Tigers (1903). At 170 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame, Jones is listed as a pitcher. Jones batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 25, 1869, in Bradford, PA, USA. The bio records the death on April 4, 1941, in Woodville, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name Alexander M.
Across 26 games (24 starts), Jones recorded 7 wins against 15 losses with a 3.73 ERA. Jones had 65 strikeouts and 18 complete games. Jones's 3.73 ERA was close to the 3.82 league figure for those seasons. 1892 brought Jones a season-high 5 wins. In 1892, one of the busiest seasons, Jones posted a 3.31 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.28.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Jones
- What years did Alex Jones play?
- Alex Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1903.
- Was Alex Jones a pitcher?
- Yes. Alex Jones pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 65 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Alex Jones hit?
- Alex Jones hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Alex Jones play for?
- Alex Jones played for 5 teams: the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1889), the Louisville Colonels (1892), the Washington Senators (1892), the Philadelphia Phillies (1894), and the Detroit Tigers (1903).
- What were Alex Jones's career stats?
- In 26 games, Alex Jones went 7-15 with a 3.73 ERA, 65 strikeouts, and 200.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Alex Jones play?
- Alex Jones played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Jones was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Alex Jones's career ERA?
- Alex Jones finished with a 3.73 career ERA, going 7-15 with 65 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Alex Jones have?
- Alex Jones recorded 65 career strikeouts.
- Is Alex Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.