Jimmy Jones
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1993)
Jimmy Jones was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1993 for 4 teams, including the San Diego Padres, a span of 8 seasons. Across 153 career appearances, he went 43-39 with a 4.46 ERA and 376 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-21
- Last Game
- 1993-07-05
Full name: James Condia Jones
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 2.50 | 3.97 (+37%) | 743.4 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 9 | 7 | 30 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 145.2 | 154 | 67 | 54 | 51 | 4.14 | 4.29 (+4%) | -1244.8 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | 9 | 14 | 29 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 179.0 | 192 | 82 | 44 | 82 | 4.12 | 3.73 (-10%) | 354.4 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 56 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 5.25 | 3.71 (-41%) | -1238.0 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 72 | 35 | 23 | 25 | 6.30 | 3.86 (-63%) | -1833.8 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 6 | 8 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 135.1 | 143 | 66 | 51 | 88 | 4.39 | 3.91 (-12%) | 1023.9 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 10 | 6 | 25 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139.1 | 135 | 63 | 39 | 69 | 4.07 | 3.75 (-9%) | -722.9 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | 4 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.2 | 47 | 28 | 9 | 21 | 6.35 | 4.19 (-52%) | -382.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 43 | 39 | 153 | 118 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 755.0 | 809 | 374 | 239 | 376 | 4.46 | — | -3,301 | ||
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.
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 | .166 | .232 | .207 | .439 | -673 |
Career AVG .166 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.
Career OBP .232 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career SLG .207 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.
Career OPS .439 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 38.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 32 | 49 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .163 | — | — | — | — | -350.1 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | 32 | 55 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .164 | .254 (-36%) | .317 (-32%) | .377 (-42%) | .695 (-37%) | -322.7 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYA | 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 | .184 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 26 | 36 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 159 | 193 | 19 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 61 | .166 | — | — | — | — | -673 | ||
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 (312 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 96 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 2 | .146 |
| Away | 74 | 97 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 9 | .186 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 405.2 | 401 | 168 | 130 | 209 | 3.73 |
| Away | 72 | 349.1 | 408 | 206 | 109 | 167 | 5.31 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-05 | WSN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-06-12 | WSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-23 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-20 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-19 | WSN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-13 | WSN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-05-08 | WSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-01 | WSN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-26 | WSN | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-04-21 | WSN | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-05 | WSN | SFG | — | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-06-12 | WSN | STL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-23 | WSN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-05-20 | WSN | PHI | — | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-05-19 | WSN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-13 | WSN | MIA | — | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993-05-08 | WSN | PIT | — | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993-05-01 | WSN | SFG | L | 0.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-04-26 | WSN | SDP | W | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993-04-21 | WSN | LAD | W | 6.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 153 |
Salary History
Jimmy Jones's recorded salaries total $1,248,500 over 5 seasons, 1987 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jones's career ran from 1986 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1986, 1989, and 1991.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $1,248,500 | ||
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Jimmy Jones: the record in brief
Jimmy Jones played a first major league game on September 21, 1986 and a last one on July 5, 1993. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (1986 to 1988), the New York Yankees (1989 through 1990), the Houston Astros (1991 to 1992), and the Montreal Expos (1993). Jones, born on April 20, 1964, in Dallas, TX, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 175 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio lists the given name James Condia.
Across 153 games (118 starts), Jones recorded 43 wins against 39 losses with a 4.46 ERA. Jones had 376 strikeouts. Against a 3.93 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.46 mark was 13.5% worse. The best win total was 10, in 1992. Jones struck out 88 batters in 1991, a career high. In 1992, one of the busiest seasons, Jones posted a 4.07 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.75.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Jones
- What years did Jimmy Jones play?
- Jimmy Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1993.
- Was Jimmy Jones a pitcher?
- Yes. Jimmy Jones pitched in the major leagues, recording 43 wins and 376 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Jones hit?
- Jimmy Jones hit 2 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Jones play for?
- Jimmy Jones played for 4 teams: the San Diego Padres (1986–1988), the New York Yankees (1989–1990), the Houston Astros (1991–1992), and the Montreal Expos (1993).
- What were Jimmy Jones's career stats?
- In 153 games, Jimmy Jones went 43-39 with a 4.46 ERA, 376 strikeouts, and 755.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Jimmy Jones earn in his career?
- Jimmy Jones's recorded salaries total $1,248,500 over 5 seasons, 1987 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jones's career ran from 1986 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1986, 1989, and 1991.
- What was Jimmy Jones's salary?
- Jimmy Jones's last recorded salary was $400,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $500,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $63,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1993.
- What position did Jimmy Jones play?
- Jimmy Jones played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Jones was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Jimmy Jones's career ERA?
- Jimmy Jones finished with a 4.46 career ERA, going 43-39 with 376 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jimmy Jones have?
- Jimmy Jones recorded 376 career strikeouts.
- Is Jimmy Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.