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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.134 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |