Bert Jones
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bert Jones was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Unions and the Algona Brownies. Across 10 career appearances, he went 2-7 with a 3.39 ERA and 28 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
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 12/16/1943 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Full name: George Elbertus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CU | IND | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.1 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 5.19 | 3.59 (-44%) | 287.6 |
| 1899 | CU | IND | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 47 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 3.56 | 3.85 (+7%) | -321.0 |
| 1900 | CU | IND | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1.50 | 3.68 (+59%) | -161.1 |
| 1903 | AB | WES | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.89 | 3.10 (+7%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 2 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 87.2 | 94 | 33 | 16 | 28 | 3.39 | — | -194 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 64 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .250 | .314 | .297 | .611 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career SLG .297 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CU | IND | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | CU | IND | 7 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1900 | CU | IND | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | AB | WES | 4 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 17 | 64 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Bert Jones: the record in brief
The season rows for Bert Jones begin in 1898. By club, Jones's seasons break down as the Chicago Unions (1898 through 1900) and the Algona Brownies (1903). The bio lists Jones's primary position as pitcher. Jones is listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. The birth record reads February 18, 1878, in Hiawatha, KS, USA. The bio records the death on December 16, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, USA. The given name on file is George Elbertus Jones.
Across 10 games (9 starts), Jones recorded 2 wins against 7 losses with a 3.39 ERA. The same table counts 28 strikeouts. Jones's 3.39 ERA was close to the 3.52 league figure for those seasons. In 1899, one of the busiest seasons, Jones posted a 3.56 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.85.
As a hitter, Jones batted .250 on 16 hits.
By games played in the field, pitcher leads with 10, followed by center field (4) and right field (4). The fielding table credits Jones with 10 putouts, 27 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bert Jones
- Was Bert Jones a pitcher?
- Yes. Bert Jones pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 28 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bert Jones hit?
- Bert Jones hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Bert Jones play for?
- Bert Jones played for 2 teams: the Chicago Unions (1898–1900) and the Algona Brownies (1903).
- What were Bert Jones's career stats?
- In 10 games, Bert Jones went 2-7 with a 3.39 ERA, 28 strikeouts, and 87.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Bert Jones play?
- Bert Jones played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bert Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Bert Jones was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Bert Jones's career ERA?
- Bert Jones finished with a 3.39 career ERA, going 2-7 with 28 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bert Jones have?
- Bert Jones recorded 28 career strikeouts.
- Is Bert Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bert Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.