Mike Jones
Born: 7/30/1959 in Rochester, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-09-06 | Final Game: 1985-10-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Michael Carl Jones
Biography
Mike Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1985. Born in 1959, Jones made his mark during a time when the game was transitioning from the late 1970s into the more offensive-minded 1980s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 10 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. His ability to strike batters out was a notable aspect of his game, as he recorded a total of 106 strikeouts.
Throughout his tenure in the league, Jones showcased his skills primarily as a pitcher, contributing to his teams with a competitive edge on the mound. While he did not accumulate saves during his career, his presence in the rotation underscored the evolving strategies of pitching roles during the era. Jones's career, albeit relatively brief, reflected the changing dynamics of baseball during the early 1980s, a period marked by a blend of traditional pitching styles and the emergence of more specialized roles. As a retired player, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse journeys of athletes in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | 71 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 225.3 | 228 | 111 | 23 | 108 | 106 | 4.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11.57 | - |
| 1981 | KCR | AL | 6 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.7 | 74 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 3.21 | - |
| 1984 | KCR | AL | 2 | 3 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 86 | 44 | 36 | 43 | 4.89 | - |
| 1985 | KCR | AL | 3 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 62 | 34 | 39 | 32 | 4.78 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | KCR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | KCR | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | KCR | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | ALCS | KCA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1981 | AWDIV | KCA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2.89 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | ALCS | KCA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| 1981 | AWDIV | KCA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.25 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 71 | 25 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | KCA | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | KCA | P | 12 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | KCA | P | 23 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | KCA | P | 33 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 71 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | KCA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 8.0 | 140 | 0 |