Johnny Jones
Born: 8/25/1892 in Arcadia, LA, USA
Died: 6/5/1980 in Ruston, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-04-24 | Final Game: 1920-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 151 lbs
Full name: John Paul Jones
Biography
Johnny Jones, born in 1892, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1919 to 1920. He made a brief but notable impact in the early days of the 20th century, participating in a time when baseball was experiencing a transition towards a more modern style of play following the deadball era. Over the course of his career, Jones compiled a record of 1-0, showcasing his ability to secure victories despite limited opportunities on the mound.
In his time in the major leagues, Jones recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 6.06 and accumulated 9 strikeouts, along with 1 save. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Jones's contributions to his teams during his tenure served as a testament to the depth of talent in the sport during this formative period. His time in the league, although short-lived, helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers and contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball during the early 1920s.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1924 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.3 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 6.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6.52 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.429 | 0.571 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |