Bill Jones
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1912)
Bill Jones was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912 for the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 27 career games, he hit .226 with 12 hits and 5 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 59.
- 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 157 lb
- Died
- 10/10/1946 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-06-20
- Last Game
- 1912-06-14
Full name: William Dennis Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 53 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 8 | .226 | .397 | .302 | .699 | 59 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OBP .397 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.
Career SLG .302 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 24 | 51 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | .216 | .266 (-19%) | .336 (+17%) | .356 (-18%) | .693 (-1%) | 59.3 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 27 | 53 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 8 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 59 | ||
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
View full game log (27 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | .304 |
| Away | 12 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-06-14 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-06-08 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-05-01 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-29 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-07-29 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-07-28 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-27 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-26 | BSN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911-07-26 | BSN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-07-22 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 18 |
Bill Jones: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 20, 1911 and the final game on June 14, 1912, Bill Jones built the record summarized on this page. By club, Jones's seasons break down as the Boston Rustlers (1911) and the Boston Braves (1912). At 157 pounds on a 5-foot-6 frame, Jones is listed as a center fielder. Jones batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Jones was born on April 8, 1887, in Hartland, NB, CAN. Jones's death is recorded on October 10, 1946, in Boston, MA, USA. Bill Jones was the playing name; the full given name is William Dennis.
In 27 games and 53 at bats, Jones batted .226 with 12 hits, plus 5 RBI. Jones got on base at a .397 rate and slugged .302 (.699 OPS). Jones's .226 average ran 15.4% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 11 hits of 1911. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .216 in 1911, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Jones
- What years did Bill Jones play?
- Bill Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912.
- Was Bill Jones a pitcher?
- No. Bill Jones was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Bill Jones hit?
- Bill Jones hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Bill Jones play for?
- Bill Jones played for one team, the Boston Braves (1911–1912).
- What were Bill Jones's career stats?
- In 27 games, Bill Jones had 12 hits, 5 RBI, 6 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Bill Jones play?
- Bill Jones played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Jones was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 157 pounds.
- What was Bill Jones's career batting average?
- Bill Jones batted .226 over his career, with 12 hits in 53 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Jones have?
- Bill Jones drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.