Carroll Jones
Born: 12/20/1893 in Oskaloosa, MO, USA
Died: 12/28/1952 in Pittsburg, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-09-23 | Final Game: 1918-08-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: Carroll Elmer Jones
Biography
Carroll Jones was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1916 to 1918. During this brief period, he made a notable impact on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 7-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.98. Jones recorded a total of 45 strikeouts over the course of his time in the major leagues. His performance positioned him as a reliable option for his teams during an era that was transitioning away from the deadball style of play, which emphasized pitching mastery and defensive prowess.
Jones's contributions came at a time when the sport was evolving, with the emergence of more offensive strategies and the gradual introduction of new talent, including players who would later revolutionize the game. Although he did not accumulate saves during his career, his ability to maintain a low ERA highlights his effectiveness as a pitcher. Carroll Jones remains a noteworthy figure in the early 20th-century baseball landscape, representing a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 46 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 151.0 | 136 | 50 | 0 | 69 | 45 | 2.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2.57 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | DET | AL | 4 | 4 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 69 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 2.92 | -194.1 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 3 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 60 | 23 | 38 | 15 | 3.09 | -1298.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0.119 | 0.213 | 0.119 | 0.332 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | DET | AL | 24 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 22 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 46 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | DET | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918 | DET | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1918 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |