Alex Jones
Born: 12/25/1869 in Bradford, PA, USA
Died: 4/4/1941 in Woodville, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1889-09-25 | Final Game: 1903-05-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Alexander M. Jones
Biography
Alex Jones, born in 1869, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1889 until his retirement on May 16, 1903. During his time in the league, Jones played in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a period of more offensive play. He recorded a career win-loss record of 7-15 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.73 over his tenure on the mound.
Jones was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 65 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions on the field during a time when pitching strategies were evolving were noteworthy. His career, although modest in terms of wins, reflected the challenges and competitive nature of baseball at the turn of the century, making him a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 200.3 | 199 | 83 | 3 | 77 | 65 | 3.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 5 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 146.7 | 130 | 54 | 56 | 44 | 3.31 | -554.0 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 33 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 4.00 | -278.4 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 12.46 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.165 | 0.241 | 0.177 | 0.419 | -311.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | NL | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 18 | 55 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 0.145 | -311.1 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 4 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.273 | -311.1 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 0 | 13 | 50 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1892 | LS3 | P | 18 | 0 | 12 | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| 1892 | WAS | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1894 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |