Bill Jones

MLB Debut: 1882-05-17 | Final Game: 1884-07-23

Full name: William Jones

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Biography

Bill Jones was a professional baseball player who played during the early years of the sport, from 1882 to 1884. As a position player, he participated in a total of 4 games in Major League Baseball, where he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.143. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his brief career, Jones was part of the formative era of baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly and gaining popularity across the United States. Jones's career, albeit short, reflects the challenges and dynamics of the sport during the late 19th century, a period often characterized by its competitive spirit and the early establishment of professional leagues. While he may not have achieved significant statistical milestones, his involvement in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who played in the shadows of the sport's legends.

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	0.143	0.200	0.143	0.343	0.0

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 0.343 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	4	0	22	3	4	1
OF	1	0	1	1	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PHU	C	4	0	22	3	4	1
1884	PHU	OF	1	0	1	1	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	4
Right Field	1