Jim Jones
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1897-1902)
Jim Jones was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1902 for the Louisville Colonels and the New York Giants, a span of 6 seasons. In 90 career games, he hit .230 with 79 hits and 24 RBI.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 162 lb
- Died
- 5/6/1953 in London, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1897-06-29
- Last Game
- 1902-08-06
Full name: James Tilford Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 344 | 28 | 79 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 9 | 18 | 37 | .230 | .270 | .299 | .569 | -854 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career SLG .299 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OPS .569 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 17.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 91 | 10 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | .209 | .271 (-23%) | .326 (-23%) | .359 (-11%) | .686 (-17%) | -269.5 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 67 | 249 | 16 | 59 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 31 | .237 | .266 (-11%) | .321 (-15%) | .343 (-16%) | .665 (-15%) | -584.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 90 | 344 | 28 | 79 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 9 | 18 | 37 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -854 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 18.90 | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 15.43 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 117 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 12 | .239 |
| Away | 56 | 224 | 20 | 50 | 0 | 12 | .223 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10.80 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-08-06 | NY1 | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-05 | NY1 | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-04 | NY1 | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-02 | NY1 | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-08-01 | NY1 | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-01 | NY1 | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-07-31 | NY1 | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-07-30 | NY1 | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-07-29 | NY1 | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-07-28 | NY1 | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-30 | NY1 | STL | L | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 49 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 35 |
Jim Jones: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 29, 1897 and the final game on August 6, 1902, Jim Jones built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Louisville Colonels (1897) and the New York Giants (1901 to 1902). Jones is listed as an outfielder at 5 feet, 10 inches and 162 pounds. Jones batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Jones was born on December 25, 1876, in London, KY, USA. Jones died on May 6, 1953, in London, KY, USA. The given name on file is James Tilford Jones.
Across 90 games at the plate, Jones's career line reads 79 hits in 344 at bats for a .230 average; the totals also include 24 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .270 and the slugging percentage .299, for an OPS of .569. Over the seasons Jones played, league hitters batted .275; the .230 career figure is 16.6% below that. Jones collected a career-high 59 hits in 1902.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Jones
- What years did Jim Jones play?
- Jim Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1902.
- Was Jim Jones a pitcher?
- No. Jim Jones was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Jim Jones hit?
- Jim Jones hit 0 career home runs with 79 hits.
- What teams did Jim Jones play for?
- Jim Jones played for 2 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1897) and the New York Giants (1901–1902).
- What were Jim Jones's career stats?
- In 90 games, Jim Jones had 79 hits, 24 RBI, 28 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .230 batting average.
- What position did Jim Jones play?
- Jim Jones played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Jones was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 162 pounds.
- What was Jim Jones's career batting average?
- Jim Jones batted .230 over his career, with 79 hits in 344 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Jones have?
- Jim Jones drove in 24 runs in his career.
- What was Jim Jones's career ERA?
- Jim Jones finished with a 15.43 career ERA, going 0-1 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Jim Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.