Jacque Jones, baseball player, 165 home runs, 1999-2008

Jacque Jones

Born: 4/25/1975 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-06-09 | Final Game: 2008-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jacque Dewayne Jones

Biography

Jacque Jones was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a successful career spanning nearly a decade from 1999 to 2008. Born in 1975, Jones established himself as a versatile position player known for his powerful bat and speed on the bases. Over the course of 1,302 games, he recorded 1,272 hits, 165 home runs, and 630 RBIs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .277. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago Cubs. Jones was particularly notable for his effectiveness as a hitter during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power. He combined a solid contact approach with the ability to drive in runs, highlighted by his 82 stolen bases that showcased his agility and speed. Throughout his career, Jones was recognized for his contributions to his teams, helping to shape the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the early 2000s. His legacy remains as a player who successfully navigated the challenges of professional baseball, leaving a lasting impact on fans and aspiring athletes alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1302 4594 632 1272 255 19 165 630 82 314 949 0.277 0.326 0.448 0.775 1563.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 85 7 17 6 0 2 5 4 24 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 NLDS1 CHN 3 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 0.222
2004 ALDS2 MIN 4 20 3 6 1 0 2 2 0 6 0.300
2003 ALDS1 MIN 4 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.125
2002 ALCS MIN 5 20 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 4 0.100
2002 ALDS2 MIN 5 20 3 5 3 0 0 1 1 8 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1197 1116 2585 67 40 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by 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

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 Career Earnings $25,079,166

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1994, 1995, 1996