Bill Jones
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1884)
Bill Jones was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884 for the Philadelphia Keystones, a span of 3 seasons. In 4 career games, he hit .143 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-17
- Last Game
- 1884-07-23
Full name: William Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .200 | .143 | .343 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.
Career OPS .343 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 43.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Jones
- What years did Bill Jones play?
- Bill Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884.
- Was Bill Jones a pitcher?
- No. Bill Jones was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Jones hit?
- Bill Jones hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Bill Jones's career batting average?
- Bill Jones batted .143 over his career, with 2 hits in 14 at bats.
- Is Bill Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bill Jones play for?
- Bill Jones played for the Philadelphia Keystones.