Lynn Jones
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1986)
Lynn Jones was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1986 for the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 8 seasons. In 527 career games, he hit .252 with 239 hits, 7 home runs, and 91 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-04-13
- Last Game
- 1986-10-04
Full name: Lynn Morris Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 527 | 947 | 109 | 239 | 34 | 5 | 7 | 91 | 13 | 73 | 86 | .252 | .308 | .321 | .629 | -1,670 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Career OPS .629 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | DET | AL | 95 | 213 | 33 | 63 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 22 | .296 | .265 (+11%) | .329 (+6%) | .397 (-2%) | .727 (+2%) | 101.0 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 30 | 55 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 5 | .255 | .264 (-4%) | .326 (+11%) | .387 (-6%) | .714 (+2%) | 33.9 |
| 1981 | DET | AL | 71 | 174 | 19 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 10 | .259 | .255 (+1%) | .320 (+3%) | .368 (-13%) | .688 (-6%) | -110.4 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 58 | 139 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 14 | .223 | .261 (-15%) | .324 (-20%) | .388 (-33%) | .712 (-27%) | -602.7 |
| 1983 | DET | AL | 49 | 64 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .266 | .260 (+2%) | .324 (-8%) | .389 (-12%) | .714 (-10%) | -111.2 |
| 1984 | KCA | AL | 47 | 103 | 11 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .301 | .259 (+16%) | .322 (+2%) | .384 (+1%) | .707 (+2%) | 15.7 |
| 1985 | KCA | AL | 110 | 152 | 12 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 15 | .211 | .257 (-18%) | .323 (-19%) | .390 (-34%) | .714 (-28%) | -665.1 |
| 1986 | KCA | AL | 67 | 47 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .128 | — | — | — | — | -330.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 527 | 947 | 109 | 239 | 34 | 5 | 7 | 91 | 13 | 73 | 86 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -1,670 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (527 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 266 | 469 | 69 | 131 | 6 | 51 | .279 |
| Away | 261 | 478 | 40 | 108 | 1 | 40 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-04 | KCR | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-03 | KCR | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-01 | KCR | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-29 | KCR | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-28 | KCR | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-25 | KCR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-23 | KCR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-21 | KCR | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-16 | KCR | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-13 | KCR | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 455 | 208 | 572 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | DET | OF | 84 | 52 | 142 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | DET | OF | 17 | 10 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | DET | OF | 60 | 45 | 85 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | DET | OF | 56 | 31 | 86 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 | DET | OF | 31 | 9 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | KCA | OF | 45 | 24 | 51 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | KCA | OF | 100 | 28 | 115 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | KCA | OF | 62 | 9 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 155 |
| Center Field | 86 |
| Right Field | 237 |
| Designated Hitter | 29 |
Salary History
Lynn Jones's recorded salaries total $387,500 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jones's career ran from 1979 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | KCA | AL | $185,000 |
| 1985 | KCA | AL | $202,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $387,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiel College | Greenville | PA | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
Lynn Jones: the record in brief
Lynn Jones played a first major league game on April 13, 1979 and a last one on October 4, 1986. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1979 to 1983) and the Kansas City Royals (1984 to 1986). Listed as an outfielder, Jones threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Jones was born on January 1, 1953, in Meadville, PA, USA. Jones's full given name, per the bio, is Lynn Morris Jones.
In 527 games and 947 at bats, Jones batted .252 with 239 hits; the totals also include 7 homers and 91 runs batted in. Jones's career OPS of .629 combines a .308 on-base mark with .321 slugging. Jones hit .252 while the league hit .261 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .629 to a league .714, 11.9% below average. Jones collected a career-high 63 hits in 1979. In 1979, a season of regular play, Jones hit .296 while the league hit .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lynn Jones
- What years did Lynn Jones play?
- Lynn Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1986.
- Was Lynn Jones a pitcher?
- No. Lynn Jones was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lynn Jones hit?
- Lynn Jones hit 7 career home runs with 239 hits.
- What teams did Lynn Jones play for?
- Lynn Jones played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1979–1983) and the Kansas City Royals (1984–1986).
- What were Lynn Jones's career stats?
- In 527 games, Lynn Jones had 239 hits, 7 home runs, 91 RBI, 109 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- How much did Lynn Jones earn in his career?
- Lynn Jones's recorded salaries total $387,500 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jones's career ran from 1979 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Lynn Jones's salary?
- Lynn Jones's last recorded salary was $185,000, in 1986. His highest recorded salary was $202,500, in 1985, and his lowest was $185,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1986.
- What position did Lynn Jones play?
- Lynn Jones played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lynn Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Lynn Jones was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lynn Jones hit each season?
- Lynn Jones's home runs by season: 4 in 1979, 0 in 1980, 2 in 1981, 0 in 1982, 0 in 1983, 1 in 1984, 0 in 1985, and 0 in 1986. His most in one season was 4, in 1979.
- What was Lynn Jones's career batting average?
- Lynn Jones batted .252 over his career, with 239 hits in 947 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lynn Jones have?
- Lynn Jones drove in 91 runs in his career.
- Is Lynn Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lynn Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.