Jeff Jones, baseball player, 1980-1984

Jeff Jones

Born: 7/29/1956 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-10 | Final Game: 1984-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Allen Jones

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Biography

Jeff Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1984. Born in 1956, Jones made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as the game was evolving from the traditional styles of play into a more dynamic approach. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 9-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on the mound. Jones recorded a total of 128 strikeouts and achieved 8 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a reliable relief option. His performance contributed to his teams during a time when pitching depth was becoming increasingly important in the strategy of major league clubs. Although his career was relatively brief, Jones' contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit and skill that characterized the early 1980s in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 9 112 3 0 0 8 205.0 201 90 26 112 128 3.95 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1980 OAK AL 1 3 35 0 0 0 5 44.3 32 14 26 34 2.84 234.6
1981 OAK AL 4 1 33 0 0 0 3 61.0 51 23 40 43 3.39 -1873.8
1982 OAK AL 3 1 18 2 0 0 0 37.0 44 21 26 18 5.11 -2030.0
1983 OAK AL 1 1 13 1 0 0 0 29.7 43 19 8 14 5.76 -1505.5
1984 OAK AL 0 3 13 0 0 0 0 33.0 31 13 12 19 3.55 -392.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1980 OAK AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1981 OAK AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1982 OAK AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1983 OAK AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1984 OAK AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1981 ALCS OAK 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 112 3 13 26 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 OAK P 35 0 5 10 0 0
1981 OAK P 33 0 2 6 0 0
1982 OAK P 18 2 3 3 0 0
1983 OAK P 13 1 1 4 0 0
1984 OAK P 13 0 2 3 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 112

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green OH 1977