Binky Jones

Born: 7/11/1899 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/13/1961 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-15 | Final Game: 1924-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Jones

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Biography

Binky Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from April 15 to April 27, 1924. His tenure in the league was notably short, participating in only 10 games. Despite the limited opportunities, Jones managed to record 4 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .108. He did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the majors. Jones's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport saw a surge in popularity that would lead to the emergence of legendary players and the expansion of the league. Though not a statistical standout, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was evolving in terms of player dynamics and fan engagement. Binky Jones's story serves as a reminder of the many players who briefly graced the majors, adding depth to the history of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	37	0	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.108	0.108	0.135	0.243	0.0

Career AVG .108 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 61.9% below league average.

Career OBP .108 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Career SLG .135 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.243 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 66.9% 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
1924	BRO	NL	10	37	0	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.108	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	10	0	17	27	5	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	BRO	SS	10	0	17	27	5	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	10