Charlie Jones
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1908)
Charlie Jones was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1908 for 4 teams, including the Boston Red Sox, a span of 8 seasons. In 483 career games, he hit .233 with 420 hits, 5 home runs, and 144 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 165 lb
- Died
- 4/2/1947 in Two Harbors, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-05-02
- Last Game
- 1908-08-14
Full name: Charles Claude Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 483 | 1,799 | 217 | 420 | 56 | 28 | 5 | 144 | 100 | 93 | 251 | .233 | .276 | .304 | .580 | -1,627 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career SLG .304 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career OPS .580 vs. league average .629 across their career seasons — 7.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 10 | 41 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .146 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | CHA | AL | 5 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1905 | WS1 | AL | 142 | 544 | 68 | 113 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 24 | 31 | 70 | .208 | .248 (-16%) | .307 (-17%) | .322 (-17%) | .629 (-17%) | -1373.3 |
| 1906 | WS1 | AL | 131 | 497 | 56 | 120 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 42 | 34 | 24 | 75 | .241 | .247 (-2%) | .307 (-8%) | .315 (+3%) | .622 (-2%) | -270.0 |
| 1907 | WS1 | AL | 121 | 437 | 48 | 116 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 37 | 26 | 22 | 64 | .265 | .245 (+8%) | .304 (avg) | .308 (+11%) | .613 (+5%) | 258.8 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 74 | 263 | 37 | 61 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 39 | .232 | .240 (-4%) | .298 (-7%) | .306 (-6%) | .605 (-6%) | -242.4 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 483 | 1,799 | 217 | 420 | 56 | 28 | 5 | 144 | 100 | 93 | 251 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -1,627 | ||
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 (485 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 243 | 896 | 110 | 215 | 3 | 64 | .240 |
| Away | 242 | 908 | 109 | 205 | 2 | 50 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-08-14 | SLA | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1908-08-02 | SLA | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-08-01 | SLA | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-07-31 | SLA | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-07-30 | SLA | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1908-07-29 | SLA | PHA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-07-28 | SLA | MIN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1908-07-27 | SLA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-07-26 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-07-25 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 468 | 448 | 983 | 65 | 37 | 17 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | OF | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | CHA | OF | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | WS1 | OF | 142 | 142 | 340 | 24 | 11 | 6 |
| 1906 | WS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | WS1 | OF | 128 | 130 | 279 | 20 | 12 | 7 |
| 1907 | WS1 | 1B | 4 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1907 | WS1 | 2B | 5 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | WS1 | OF | 111 | 106 | 226 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| 1907 | WS1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | SLA | OF | 72 | 65 | 116 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 14 |
| Center Field | 446 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Charlie Jones (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Charlie Jones: the record in brief
Charlie Jones played a first major league game on May 2, 1901 and a last one on August 14, 1908. Club by club, the record runs the Boston Americans (1901), the Chicago White Sox (1904), the Washington Senators (1905 through 1907), and the St. Louis Browns (1908). Jones is listed as an outfielder at 6'1" and 165 pounds. Jones batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Jones was born on June 2, 1876, in Butler, PA, USA. Jones's death is recorded on April 2, 1947, in Two Harbors, MN, USA. The bio lists the given name Charles Claude.
The batting record for Jones: 483 games, 420 hits in 1,799 at bats, and a .233 average; the totals also include 5 homers, 144 RBI, and 100 stolen bases. Jones's career OPS of .580 combines a .276 on-base mark with .304 slugging. Jones's .233 average ran 6.5% below the .250 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 7.8% below league average (.580 against .629). No season topped the 120 hits of 1906. 1906 brought a season-best 34 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Jones
- What years did Charlie Jones play?
- Charlie Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1908.
- Was Charlie Jones a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Jones was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Charlie Jones hit?
- Charlie Jones hit 5 career home runs with 420 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Jones play for?
- Charlie Jones played for 4 teams: the Boston Americans (1901), the Chicago White Sox (1904), the Washington Senators (1905–1907), and the St. Louis Browns (1908).
- What were Charlie Jones's career stats?
- In 483 games, Charlie Jones had 420 hits, 5 home runs, 144 RBI, 217 runs, and 100 stolen bases, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Jones play?
- Charlie Jones played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Jones was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charlie Jones hit each season?
- Charlie Jones's home runs by season: 0 in 1901, 0 in 1904, 2 in 1905, 3 in 1906, 0 in 1907, and 0 in 1908. His most in one season was 3, in 1906.
- What was Charlie Jones's career batting average?
- Charlie Jones batted .233 over his career, with 420 hits in 1,799 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Jones have?
- Charlie Jones drove in 144 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.