Ken Jones
Born: 4/13/1903 in Dover, NJ, USA
Died: 5/15/1991 in Hartford, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-05-19 | Final Game: 1930-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 193 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Frederick Jones
Biography
Ken Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1903, who played as a position player during his career from 1924 to 1930. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, he made an appearance in 9 games, in which he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing shifts in playing styles and strategies that would shape its future.
Despite the limited statistical output, Jones's journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlighted the challenges faced by many players of his era, particularly as competition intensified in the 1920s and 1930s. With the rise of power hitters and the changing dynamics of the game, he represents a snapshot of the numerous athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a short time. Jones's legacy, while modest in terms of numbers, reflects the spirit of ambition and perseverance that characterized the early days of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 29 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 28 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5.95 | 219.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BSN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1923, 1924 |