Fox Jones
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Fox Jones was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Memphis Red Sox and the Cleveland Red Sox. In 60 career games, he hit .206 with 44 hits and 13 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 174 lb
- Died
- 3/10/1992
Full name: Robert Leo Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 214 | 22 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 0 | .206 | .280 | .229 | .509 | -989 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career SLG .229 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.
Career OPS .509 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 30.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | MRS | NSL | 42 | 145 | 17 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 0 | .179 | .275 (-35%) | .335 (-20%) | .391 (-51%) | .726 (-36%) | -796.5 |
| 1934 | CRS | NN2 | 18 | 69 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .261 | .278 (-6%) | .340 (-11%) | .392 (-23%) | .733 (-17%) | -192.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 60 | 214 | 22 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 0 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -989 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 50 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Fox Jones: the record in brief
Fox Jones's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1932 to 1934. By club, Jones's seasons break down as the Memphis Red Sox (1932) and the Cleveland Red Sox (1934). At 5'10" and 174 pounds, Jones is listed as a center fielder. Jones batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Jones was born on April 22, 1915, in Forrest City, AR, USA. Jones's death is recorded on March 10, 1992. The given name on file is Robert Leo Jones.
The batting record for Jones: 60 games, 44 hits in 214 at bats, and a .206 average, adding 13 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .280 clip and slugging .229, Jones finished with a .509 OPS. Jones's .206 average ran 25.6% below the .276 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .509 to a league .730, 30.3% below average. Jones collected a career-high 26 hits in 1932. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .179 in 1932, did not top the league's .275.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Jones
- Was Fox Jones a pitcher?
- No. Fox Jones was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Fox Jones hit?
- Fox Jones hit 0 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Fox Jones play for?
- Fox Jones played for 2 teams: the Memphis Red Sox (1932) and the Cleveland Red Sox (1934).
- What were Fox Jones's career stats?
- In 60 games, Fox Jones had 44 hits, 13 RBI, 22 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .206 batting average.
- What position did Fox Jones play?
- Fox Jones played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fox Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Fox Jones was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 174 pounds.
- What was Fox Jones's career batting average?
- Fox Jones batted .206 over his career, with 44 hits in 214 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fox Jones have?
- Fox Jones drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Fox Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fox Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.