Jimmy Jones
Born: 4/20/1964 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-09-21 | Final Game: 1993-07-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Condia Jones
Biography
Jimmy Jones, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1993. Over his career, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 43-39 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. Throughout his tenure in the league, he recorded 376 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts defensively.
Jones played during a transformative period in baseball, witnessing the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Despite not recording any saves in his career, he was known for his durability and competitive spirit, often stepping into crucial situations to help his team. His contributions to the game and his performance on the field have secured him a place in the annals of baseball history, reflecting the talent and dedication of pitchers in the late 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 39 | 153 | 118 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 755.0 | 809 | 374 | 72 | 239 | 376 | 4.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 2.50 | - |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 9 | 7 | 30 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 145.7 | 154 | 67 | 54 | 51 | 4.14 | - |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 9 | 14 | 29 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 179.0 | 192 | 82 | 44 | 82 | 4.12 | - |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 56 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 5.25 | - |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 72 | 35 | 23 | 25 | 6.30 | - |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 6 | 8 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 135.3 | 143 | 66 | 51 | 88 | 4.39 | 1023.9 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 10 | 6 | 25 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139.3 | 135 | 63 | 39 | 69 | 4.07 | -743.7 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 4 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 47 | 28 | 9 | 21 | 6.35 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 193 | 19 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 61 | 0.166 | 0.232 | 0.207 | 0.439 | -712.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 32 | 49 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.163 | -370.8 |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 32 | 55 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.164 | -341.9 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 26 | 38 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 26 | 36 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 153 | 118 | 57 | 128 | 3 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SDN | P | 30 | 22 | 15 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | SDN | P | 29 | 29 | 17 | 32 | 0 | 3 |
| 1989 | NYA | P | 11 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | HOU | P | 26 | 22 | 8 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | HOU | P | 25 | 23 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | MON | P | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 153 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MON | NL | $400,000 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | $500,000 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | $190,000 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $95,000 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | $63,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,248,500 | ||