Henry Jones
Born: 5/10/1857 in NY, USA
Died: 5/31/1955 in Manistee, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-08-20 | Final Game: 1884-10-14
Bats: B | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 149 lbs
Full name: Henry Monroe Jones
Biography
Henry Jones was a professional baseball player active during the late 19th century, specifically from 1884 until October 14 of the same year. Born in 1857, Jones played as a position player in an era marked by the transition from the rough-and-tumble days of the early game to a more organized and competitive structure. His career spanned just a brief period, during which he appeared in 34 games.
Jones recorded 28 hits over his limited career, achieving a batting average of .22. He did not hit any home runs and tallied 3 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he did not register any stolen bases, reflecting the different styles of play prevalent during his time. Although his statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Jones contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's early years, a time when the sport was evolving and establishing its place in American culture.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 127 | 24 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 18 | 0.220 | 0.308 | 0.260 | 0.568 | -29.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | DTN | NL | 34 | 127 | 24 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 18 | 0.220 | -29.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 16 | 0 | 41 | 46 | 10 | 3 |
| OF | 11 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 7 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | DTN | 2B | 16 | 0 | 41 | 46 | 10 | 3 |
| 1884 | DTN | SS | 7 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 1884 | DTN | OF | 11 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Right Field | 11 |