Darryl Jones
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979)
Darryl Jones was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 1979 for the New York Yankees. In 18 career games, he hit .255 with 12 hits and 6 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-06-06
- Last Game
- 1979-07-11
Full name: Darryl Lee Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 47 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .255 | .286 | .404 | .690 | 0 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career SLG .404 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .690 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYA | AL | 18 | 47 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .255 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 18 | 47 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .255 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .294 |
| Away | 11 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-11 | NYY | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-10 | NYY | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-06 | NYY | OAK | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-03 | NYY | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-28 | NYY | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-25 | NYY | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-24 | NYY | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-23 | NYY | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-22 | NYY | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-20 | NYY | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster College | New Wilmington | PA | 1970, 1971, 1972 |
Darryl Jones: the record in brief
June 6, 1979 and July 11, 1979 bracket Darryl Jones's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Yankees. Jones is listed as a designated hitter at 5'10" and 175 pounds. Jones threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 5, 1951, in Meadville, PA, USA. The given name on file is Darryl Lee Jones.
Across 18 games at the plate, Jones's career line reads 12 hits in 47 at bats for a .255 average, along with 6 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .286 and the slugging percentage .404, for an OPS of .690. Against a .265 league average for those years, Jones's .255 average was near the norm. The season table holds a single row: 1979 with the New York Yankees, 18 games, 47 at bats and 12 hits.
The position table credits Jones with 15 games at designated hitter and also lists 1 at left field and 1 at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darryl Jones
- Was Darryl Jones a pitcher?
- No. Darryl Jones was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Darryl Jones hit?
- Darryl Jones hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Darryl Jones play for?
- Darryl Jones played for one team, the New York Yankees (1979).
- What were Darryl Jones's career stats?
- In 18 games, Darryl Jones had 12 hits, 6 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .255 batting average.
- What position did Darryl Jones play?
- Darryl Jones played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Darryl Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Darryl Jones was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Darryl Jones's career batting average?
- Darryl Jones batted .255 over his career, with 12 hits in 47 at bats.
- How many RBI did Darryl Jones have?
- Darryl Jones drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Darryl Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darryl Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.