Bumpus Jones

Born: 1/1/1870 in Cedarville, OH, USA

Died: 6/25/1938 in Xenia, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-10-15 | Final Game: 1893-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Charles Leander Jones

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Biography

Bumpus Jones, born in 1870, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1892 to 1893. Jones played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. He made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in games for two teams during his time on the mound. Throughout his career, Jones recorded a win-loss record of 2-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.99 over his appearances. He struck out 10 batters during his time in the league, showcasing the potential that had drawn attention to him as a pitcher. While his career was short-lived and his statistics may not reflect a dominant presence, Jones remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the challenges and developments of the early 1890s in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	8	7	3	0	0	41.7	42	37	1	37	10	7.99	0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1892	CIN	NL	1	0	1	1	1	9.0	0	0	4	3	0.00	0.0
1893	CIN	NL	1	3	6	5	2	28.7	37	32	23	6	10.05	-1117.2
1893	NY1	NL	0	1	1	1	0	4.0	5	5	10	1	11.25	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	18	3	4	1	1	0	0	1	3	4	0.222	0.333	0.389	0.722	0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	SB	BB	SO	AVG
1892	CIN	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000
1893	CIN	NL	6	16	3	4	1	1	1	1	2	0.250
1893	NY1	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	1	6	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1892	CIN	P	1	0	0	1	0
1893	CIN	P	6	1	2	0	1
1893	NY1	P	1	0	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8