Howie Jones

Born: 3/1/1897 in Irwin, PA, USA

Died: 7/15/1972 in Jeannette, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-09-05 | Final Game: 1921-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Howard Jones

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Biography

Howie Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1897, whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1920s. He played as a position player for a total of three games in the major leagues, making his debut on September 5, 1921, and concluding his stint just twelve days later on September 17, 1921. Despite the limited opportunities afforded to him during his time in the league, Jones's presence in the game coincided with an era marked by significant changes in baseball, as the sport began transitioning from the deadball era towards a more power-driven offensive style. Throughout his brief career, Jones struggled to make an impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, with no hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases recorded. While his statistical output may not reflect the prowess typically associated with major league players, his experience in the big leagues highlights the challenges faced by many individuals aspiring to succeed in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball during that transformative period. Jones’s story serves as a reminder of the myriad journeys players undertook in pursuit of their dreams, often with fleeting moments in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1921	STL	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	SLN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1