Earl Jones
Born: 6/11/1919 in Fresno, CA, USA
Died: 1/24/1989 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-07-06 | Final Game: 1945-09-10
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Earl Leslie Jones
Biography
Earl Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose career spanned a brief period from 1945 to 1945. Playing primarily as a position player, Jones made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 10 games. During his time on the field, he recorded 2 hits and tallied 1 home run, contributing 3 RBIs to his team's efforts. His batting average stood at 0.2, and he did not record any stolen bases throughout his career.
Jones' career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was emerging from the challenges of World War II and beginning to see the return of many veterans to the diamond. Although his time in the majors was brief, Earl Jones remains a part of baseball history, representing the resilient spirit of players who took to the field during a time of significant change in the game. His contributions, while limited in statistical output, reflect the dedication and passion of those who played the game during that era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.556 | 0.856 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.556 | 0.856 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.3 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 2.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.3 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 2.54 | 39.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.600 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |