Jacque Jones
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2008)
Jacque Jones was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2008 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 10 seasons. In 1,302 career games, he hit .277 with 1,272 hits, 165 home runs, and 630 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,759.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-06-09
- Last Game
- 2008-06-10
Full name: Jacque Dewayne Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,302 | 4,594 | 632 | 1,272 | 255 | 19 | 165 | 630 | 82 | 314 | 949 | .277 | .326 | .448 | .775 | 1,759 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .448 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Career OPS .775 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 95 | 322 | 54 | 93 | 24 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 3 | 17 | 63 | .289 | .271 (+6%) | .344 (-4%) | .433 (+6%) | .778 (+1%) | -4.6 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 154 | 523 | 66 | 149 | 26 | 5 | 19 | 76 | 7 | 26 | 111 | .285 | .270 (+5%) | .344 (-8%) | .437 (+6%) | .782 (avg) | -114.7 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 149 | 475 | 57 | 131 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 49 | 12 | 39 | 92 | .276 | .263 (+4%) | .332 (+1%) | .426 (-2%) | .758 (-1%) | -32.3 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 149 | 577 | 96 | 173 | 37 | 2 | 27 | 85 | 6 | 37 | 129 | .300 | .261 (+15%) | .331 (+3%) | .416 (+23%) | .747 (+14%) | 1484.5 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 136 | 517 | 76 | 157 | 33 | 1 | 16 | 69 | 13 | 21 | 105 | .304 | .264 (+15%) | .332 (avg) | .422 (+10%) | .754 (+6%) | 459.7 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 151 | 555 | 69 | 141 | 22 | 1 | 24 | 80 | 13 | 40 | 117 | .254 | .266 (-5%) | .335 (-6%) | .427 (avg) | .762 (-3%) | -254.3 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 142 | 523 | 74 | 130 | 22 | 4 | 23 | 73 | 13 | 51 | 120 | .249 | .264 (-6%) | .330 (-3%) | .418 (+5%) | .749 (+1%) | 63.4 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 149 | 533 | 73 | 152 | 31 | 1 | 27 | 81 | 9 | 35 | 116 | .285 | .269 (+6%) | .336 (-1%) | .431 (+16%) | .768 (+8%) | 864.5 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 135 | 453 | 52 | 129 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 66 | 6 | 34 | 70 | .285 | .268 (+6%) | .335 (avg) | .422 (-5%) | .758 (-3%) | -248.9 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 24 | 79 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 18 | .165 | .263 (-38%) | .333 (-27%) | .416 (-39%) | .749 (-34%) | -458.0 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | 18 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .108 | — | — | — | — | -458.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,302 | 4,594 | 632 | 1,272 | 255 | 19 | 165 | 630 | 82 | 314 | 949 | .277 | — | — | — | — | 1,301 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1302 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 662 | 2287 | 313 | 621 | 68 | 313 | .272 |
| Away | 640 | 2307 | 319 | 651 | 97 | 317 | .282 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-10 | MIA | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-09 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-08 | MIA | CIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-07 | MIA | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-06 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-05 | MIA | ATL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008-06-04 | MIA | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-03 | MIA | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-02 | MIA | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-06-01 | MIA | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIN | OF | 93 | 78 | 231 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 | MIN | OF | 147 | 133 | 334 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | MIN | OF | 140 | 123 | 278 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIN | OF | 143 | 134 | 330 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIN | OF | 101 | 97 | 211 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIN | OF | 142 | 139 | 318 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIN | OF | 132 | 130 | 278 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | CHN | OF | 143 | 139 | 275 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2007 | CHN | OF | 122 | 113 | 272 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | DET | OF | 23 | 22 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | FLO | OF | 11 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 490 |
| Center Field | 248 |
| Right Field | 510 |
| Designated Hitter | 51 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-05-10 |
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-06-08 |
Salary History
Jacque Jones's recorded salaries total $25,079,166 over 9 seasons, 1999 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jones's career ran from 1999 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2006.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | DET | AL | $6,333,333 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | $5,633,333 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | $4,350,000 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | $2,750,000 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | $312,500 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | $275,000 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | $225,000 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $25,079,166 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jacque Jones (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jacque Jones: the record in brief
June 9, 1999 and June 10, 2008 bracket Jacque Jones's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Minnesota Twins (1999 to 2005), the Chicago Cubs (2006 to 2007), the Detroit Tigers (2008), and the Florida Marlins (2008). Jones played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Born on April 25, 1975, in San Diego, CA, USA, Jones was listed at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Jones's full given name, per the bio, is Jacque Dewayne Jones.
Across 1,302 games at the plate, Jones's career line reads 1,272 hits in 4,594 at bats for a .277 average, plus 165 home runs, 630 RBI, and 82 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .326 and the slugging percentage .448, for an OPS of .775. The .277 career average is close to the .266 the league hit across the same seasons. The home run peak was 27 in 2002 with the Minnesota Twins. Jones collected a career-high 173 hits in 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jacque Jones
- What years did Jacque Jones play?
- Jacque Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2008.
- Was Jacque Jones a pitcher?
- No. Jacque Jones was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jacque Jones hit?
- Jacque Jones hit 165 career home runs with 1,272 hits.
- What teams did Jacque Jones play for?
- Jacque Jones played for 4 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1999–2005), the Chicago Cubs (2006–2007), the Detroit Tigers (2008), and the Florida Marlins (2008).
- What were Jacque Jones's career stats?
- In 1,302 games, Jacque Jones had 1,272 hits, 165 home runs, 630 RBI, 632 runs, and 82 stolen bases, with a .277 batting average.
- How much did Jacque Jones earn in his career?
- Jacque Jones's recorded salaries total $25,079,166 over 9 seasons, 1999 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jones's career ran from 1999 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2006.
- What was Jacque Jones's salary?
- Jacque Jones's last recorded salary was $6,333,333, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $6,333,333, in 2008, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2008.
- What position did Jacque Jones play?
- Jacque Jones played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jacque Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Jacque Jones was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jacque Jones hit each season?
- Jacque Jones's home runs by season: 9 in 1999, 19 in 2000, 14 in 2001, 27 in 2002, 16 in 2003, 24 in 2004, 23 in 2005, 27 in 2006, 5 in 2007, and 1 in 2008. His most in one season was 27, in 2002 and 2006.
- What was Jacque Jones's career batting average?
- Jacque Jones batted .277 over his career, with 1,272 hits in 4,594 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jacque Jones have?
- Jacque Jones drove in 630 runs in his career.
- Is Jacque Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jacque Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.