John Jones, baseball player, 1923-1932

John Jones

Born: 5/13/1901 in Coatesville, PA, USA

Died: 11/3/1956 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-26 | Final Game: 1932-08-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John William Jones

Biography

John Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose career spanned from 1923 to 1932. Primarily known as a position player, Jones participated in a total of 5 games at the Major League level. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 2 hits, achieving a batting average of 0.2. He contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts, yet did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Although Jones's time in the major leagues was limited, he played during an era that was characterized by the transition from the lively ball era to a more competitive environment in baseball. His career, while not statistically dominant, reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges of the sport during the early 20th century. Jones's legacy may be modest, but it is a testament to the countless athletes who aspired to reach the highest level of baseball competition.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
15.0 15.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.067 0.067 0.067 0.134

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 1