Elijah Jones
Born: 1/27/1882 in Oxford, MI, USA
Died: 4/29/1943 in Pontiac, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-04-13 | Final Game: 1909-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11"
Full name: Elijah Albert Jones
Biography
Elijah Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1907 to 1909. Born in 1882, he made his mark in the early 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving into a more competitive and organized sport. Over his brief career, Jones recorded a win-loss record of 1-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. His pitching style was characterized by a focus on control, as evidenced by his ability to tally 11 strikeouts and secure 1 save during his time in the major leagues.
Jones's career unfolded during a period when the game was transitioning from the deadball era, marked by low-scoring games and a focus on strategy, to a more offensive-minded approach. Although his playing time was limited, his contributions on the mound reflected the challenges and dynamics of pitching in that era. As a player who navigated these changes, Elijah Jones remains a part of baseball history, showcasing the early development of pitching in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26.0 | 33 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 4.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 5.06 | 204.8 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2.70 | 178.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | DET | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | DET | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | DET | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |