Broadway Jones
Born: 11/15/1898 in Millsboro, DE, USA
Died: 9/7/1977 in Lewes, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-07-04 | Final Game: 1923-07-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 154 lbs
Full name: Jesse Frank Jones
Biography
Broadway Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1898, whose brief Major League career spanned just a few days in July 1923. Jones made his mark in a total of 3 games, where he demonstrated his potential as a position player. Over the course of his short stint in the majors, he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5, showcasing a moment of success in an otherwise fleeting career. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his unique name and the ephemeral nature of his playing days have kept him a point of curiosity among baseball historians.
Jones's career, constrained to just a week, reflects the challenges faced by many players in the early 20th century, an era characterized by fierce competition and frequent roster turnover. While his time in the spotlight was limited, the story of Broadway Jones serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to leave their mark on the game, even if only for a brief moment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |