David Jones
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882)
David Jones was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1882 for the Baltimore Orioles. In 4 career games, he hit .067 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Died
- 5/1/1937 in Utica, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-17
- Last Game
- 1882-07-01
Full name: David E. Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .067 | .067 | .067 | .133 | 0 |
Career AVG .067 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 73.1% below league average.
Career OBP .067 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.
Career SLG .067 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 79.8% below league average.
Career OPS .133 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 78.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | BL2 | AA | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
David Jones: the record in brief
The profile opens with David Jones's first major league game on May 17, 1882; the last one listed came on July 1, 1882. Jones's only club in the season tables is the Baltimore Orioles. Jones is listed as a catcher. Jones was born on April 5, 1861, in Utica, NY, USA. Jones's death is recorded on May 1, 1937, in Utica, NY, USA. The given name on file is David E. Jones.
In 4 games and 15 at bats, Jones batted .067 with 1 hits. Measured against the leagues Jones played in, the .067 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 73.1% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1882 with the Baltimore Orioles, 4 games, 15 at bats and 1 hits.
Jones played 2 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at center field (1) and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about David Jones
- Was David Jones a pitcher?
- No. David Jones was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did David Jones hit?
- David Jones hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did David Jones play for?
- David Jones played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1882).
- What were David Jones's career stats?
- In 4 games, David Jones had 1 hits and 1 runs, with a .067 batting average.
- What position did David Jones play?
- David Jones played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was David Jones's career batting average?
- David Jones batted .067 over his career, with 1 hits in 15 at bats.
- Is David Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. David Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.