Jack Jones
Born: 10/23/1860 in Litchfield, CT, USA
Died: 10/19/1936 in Wallingford, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-07-09 | Final Game: 1883-09-28
Throws: R
Full name: Daniel Albion Jones
Biography
Jack Jones was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1860, who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of play that would emerge in the following decades. His career spanned from 1883 to 1883, and during this brief stint, he made a notable impact on the mound.
Jones finished his career with an impressive record of 11-7 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.14, showcasing his ability to limit opposing offenses. Over the course of his career, he recorded 61 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher, a valuable asset during an era when the game was increasingly becoming defined by the skill of pitchers. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the field helped solidify his reputation as a reliable pitcher of his time. Jack Jones remains a part of baseball history, representing the early development of the sport as it evolved into the modern game we know today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 157.7 | 161 | 55 | 1 | 25 | 61 | 3.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | DTN | NL | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 92.7 | 103 | 36 | 19 | 33 | 3.50 | 143.4 |
| 1883 | PH4 | AA | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 58 | 19 | 6 | 28 | 2.63 | 574.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 67 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.209 | 0.232 | 0.239 | 0.471 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | DTN | NL | 12 | 42 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1883 | PH4 | AA | 7 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.240 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | DTN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1883 | DTN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | PH4 | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven | CT | 1882, 1883 |