Davy Jones
Born: 6/30/1880 in Cambria, WI, USA
Died: 3/30/1972 in Mankato, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-09-15 | Final Game: 1918-09-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: David Jefferson Jones
Biography
Davy Jones was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1901 to 1918. Born in 1880, Jones made a significant impact during the early 20th century, an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to the lively ball era. He played 1,090 games, amassing 1,020 hits and achieving a batting average of .27. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 288 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his teams. In addition to his hitting prowess, he demonstrated exceptional speed on the bases, finishing his career with 207 stolen bases.
Jones' playing style was characterized by his all-around abilities, combining a solid batting average with a knack for stealing bases, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, he played for several clubs, contributing to the evolving game of baseball during a time when the sport was gaining popularity and sophistication. His contributions on the field and his adaptability to the changing dynamics of the game solidified his place in baseball history as a player of notable skill and versatility.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1090 | 3774 | 643 | 1020 | 98 | 40 | 9 | 288 | 207 | 478 | 266 | 0.270 | 0.356 | 0.325 | 0.680 | 4951.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | MLA | AL | 14 | 52 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 0.173 | 23.2 |
| 1902 | CHC | NL | 64 | 243 | 41 | 74 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 38 | 37 | 0.305 | 847.2 |
| 1902 | SLA | AL | 15 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0.224 | 847.2 |
| 1903 | CHC | NL | 130 | 497 | 64 | 140 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 62 | 15 | 53 | 44 | 0.282 | 549.3 |
| 1904 | CHC | NL | 98 | 336 | 44 | 82 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 14 | 41 | 22 | 0.244 | 494.7 |
| 1906 | DET | AL | 84 | 323 | 41 | 84 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 21 | 41 | 24 | 0.260 | 466.5 |
| 1907 | DET | AL | 126 | 491 | 101 | 134 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 30 | 60 | 39 | 0.273 | 1116.4 |
| 1908 | DET | AL | 56 | 121 | 17 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 0.207 | -204.7 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 69 | 204 | 44 | 57 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 28 | 26 | 0.279 | 452.8 |
| 1910 | DET | AL | 113 | 377 | 77 | 100 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 25 | 51 | 38 | 0.265 | 554.4 |
| 1911 | DET | AL | 98 | 341 | 78 | 93 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 41 | 0 | 0.273 | -183.0 |
| 1912 | DET | AL | 99 | 316 | 54 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 16 | 38 | 0 | 0.294 | 128.9 |
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 12 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 97 | 352 | 58 | 96 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 42 | 16 | 0.273 | 622.9 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 14 | 49 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0.327 | 152.1 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 49 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0.265 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WS | DET | 7 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.233 |
| 1908 | WS | DET | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1907 | WS | DET | 5 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.353 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1007 | 477 | 1971 | 119 | 83 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | MLA | OF | 14 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1902 | CHN | OF | 64 | 0 | 146 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 1902 | SLA | OF | 15 | 0 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 1903 | CHN | OF | 130 | 0 | 249 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| 1904 | CHN | OF | 97 | 97 | 128 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| 1906 | DET | OF | 83 | 81 | 193 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| 1907 | DET | OF | 125 | 124 | 282 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| 1908 | DET | OF | 32 | 26 | 67 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1909 | DET | OF | 57 | 54 | 103 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1910 | DET | OF | 101 | 95 | 181 | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| 1911 | DET | OF | 92 | 0 | 156 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| 1912 | DET | OF | 81 | 0 | 141 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| 1913 | CHA | OF | 9 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | PTF | OF | 93 | 0 | 216 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| 1915 | PTF | OF | 13 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 555 |
| Center Field | 281 |
| Right Field | 174 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon College | Dixon | IL | 1900, 1901 |