Dalton Jones
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1972)
Dalton Jones was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972 for the Boston Red Sox, the Detroit Tigers, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 9 seasons. In 907 career games, he hit .235 with 548 hits, 41 home runs, and 237 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-17
- Last Game
- 1972-10-04
Full name: James Dalton Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 907 | 2,329 | 268 | 548 | 91 | 19 | 41 | 237 | 20 | 191 | 309 | .235 | .295 | .343 | .639 | -2,016 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 118 | 374 | 37 | 86 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 6 | 22 | 38 | .230 | .250 (-8%) | .312 (-12%) | .377 (-9%) | .690 (-11%) | -672.5 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 112 | 367 | 41 | 99 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 8 | 28 | 45 | .270 | .245 (+10%) | .310 (+4%) | .371 (avg) | .682 (+2%) | 161.8 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 115 | 252 | 26 | 59 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 27 | .234 | .248 (-6%) | .309 (-2%) | .376 (-3%) | .685 (-3%) | -99.8 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 89 | 159 | 18 | 46 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 23 | .289 | .242 (+19%) | .306 (+9%) | .357 (+14%) | .663 (+12%) | 296.3 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 111 | 354 | 38 | 83 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 53 | .234 | .236 (-1%) | .298 (-9%) | .340 (-8%) | .638 (-9%) | -469.3 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 111 | 336 | 50 | 74 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 39 | 36 | .220 | .248 (-11%) | .320 (-5%) | .369 (-14%) | .689 (-10%) | -493.6 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 89 | 191 | 29 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 33 | 33 | .220 | .253 (-13%) | .325 (+2%) | .385 (-9%) | .711 (-4%) | -59.6 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 83 | 138 | 15 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 21 | .254 | .249 (+2%) | .316 (-4%) | .365 (+9%) | .682 (+3%) | 54.8 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 72 | 151 | 14 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 10 | 31 | .159 | .243 (-35%) | .310 (-33%) | .353 (-29%) | .664 (-31%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 907 | 2,329 | 268 | 548 | 91 | 19 | 41 | 237 | 20 | 191 | 309 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -1,282 | ||
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 (907 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 459 | 1128 | 149 | 276 | 20 | 125 | .245 |
| Away | 448 | 1201 | 119 | 272 | 21 | 112 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-04 | TEX | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-30 | TEX | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-29 | TEX | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-26 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-25 | TEX | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972-09-22 | TEX | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-17 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-15 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-13 | TEX | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-12 | TEX | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 158 | 132 | 1205 | 86 | 8 | 113 |
| 2B | 262 | 189 | 452 | 483 | 32 | 107 |
| 3B | 186 | 160 | 130 | 313 | 35 | 27 |
| OF | 18 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | BOS | 2B | 85 | 78 | 181 | 193 | 16 | 41 |
| 1964 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | BOS | 2B | 8 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1965 | BOS | 3B | 81 | 76 | 63 | 163 | 17 | 14 |
| 1966 | BOS | 2B | 70 | 49 | 129 | 121 | 10 | 26 |
| 1966 | BOS | 3B | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | BOS | 2B | 19 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | BOS | 3B | 30 | 23 | 15 | 47 | 6 | 4 |
| 1968 | BOS | 1B | 56 | 54 | 449 | 27 | 2 | 47 |
| 1968 | BOS | 2B | 26 | 16 | 32 | 38 | 1 | 8 |
| 1968 | BOS | 3B | 8 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | BOS | 1B | 81 | 74 | 692 | 54 | 6 | 61 |
| 1969 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | BOS | 3B | 9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | DET | 1B | 10 | 4 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1970 | DET | 2B | 35 | 25 | 59 | 70 | 2 | 18 |
| 1970 | DET | 3B | 18 | 15 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 4 |
| 1971 | DET | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | DET | 3B | 13 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | DET | OF | 16 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | 1B | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | 2B | 17 | 12 | 26 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| 1972 | TEX | 3B | 23 | 20 | 15 | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| 1972 | TEX | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 159 |
| Second Base | 262 |
| Third Base | 186 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Most Similar Players
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Dalton Jones (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Dalton Jones: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dalton Jones debuted on April 17, 1964 and played a final game on October 4, 1972. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1964 to 1969), the Detroit Tigers (1970 through 1972), and the Texas Rangers (1972). Listed as a second baseman, Jones threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. The birth record reads December 10, 1943, in McComb, MS, USA. The given name on file is James Dalton Jones.
Jones's career batting table shows 907 games, 2,329 at bats and 548 hits, a .235 average, along with 41 home runs, 237 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .295 clip and slugging .343, Jones finished with a .639 OPS. Jones hit .235 while the league hit .247 over the same span, a figure close to average. The hits column peaks at 99, in 1965. 1965 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .270 against a league .245, a 10% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dalton Jones
- What years did Dalton Jones play?
- Dalton Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972.
- Was Dalton Jones a pitcher?
- No. Dalton Jones was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dalton Jones hit?
- Dalton Jones hit 41 career home runs with 548 hits.
- What teams did Dalton Jones play for?
- Dalton Jones played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1964–1969), the Detroit Tigers (1970–1972), and the Texas Rangers (1972).
- What were Dalton Jones's career stats?
- In 907 games, Dalton Jones had 548 hits, 41 home runs, 237 RBI, 268 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Dalton Jones play?
- Dalton Jones played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dalton Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Dalton Jones was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dalton Jones hit each season?
- Dalton Jones's home runs by season: 6 in 1964, 5 in 1965, 4 in 1966, 3 in 1967, 5 in 1968, 3 in 1969, 6 in 1970, 5 in 1971, and 4 in 1972. His most in one season was 6, in 1964 and 1970.
- What was Dalton Jones's career batting average?
- Dalton Jones batted .235 over his career, with 548 hits in 2,329 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dalton Jones have?
- Dalton Jones drove in 237 runs in his career.
- Is Dalton Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dalton Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.