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
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 |