Ricky Jones
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986)
Ricky Jones was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1986 for the Baltimore Orioles. In 16 career games, he hit .182 with 6 hits and 4 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 186 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-03
- Last Game
- 1986-10-05
Full name: Ricky Miron Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .182 | .308 | .242 | .550 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 23.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 16 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 16 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .176 |
| Away | 7 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .188 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-05 | BAL | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-10-04 | BAL | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-10-03 | BAL | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-30 | BAL | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-29 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-09-23 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-09-22 | BAL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-21 | BAL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-17 | BAL | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986-09-14 | BAL | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipola College | Marianna | FL | 1977, 1978 |
Ricky Jones: the record in brief
September 3, 1986 and October 5, 1986 bracket Ricky Jones's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Jones's only club in the season tables is the Baltimore Orioles. At 186 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame, Jones is listed as a second baseman. Jones both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 4, 1958, in Tupelo, MS, USA. The given name on file is Ricky Miron Jones.
In 16 games and 33 at bats, Jones batted .182 with 6 hits, adding 4 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .308 and the slugging percentage .242, for an OPS of .550. The league as a whole hit .258 across Jones's seasons, which puts the .182 career mark 29.4% below average. The OPS comparison is .550 to a league .721, 23.7% below average. Jones's lone season row is 1986 with the Baltimore Orioles: 16 games, 6 hits in 33 at bats.
Most of Jones's defensive work, 11 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows third base (6). At second base, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 17 putouts and 26 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ricky Jones
- Was Ricky Jones a pitcher?
- No. Ricky Jones was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ricky Jones hit?
- Ricky Jones hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Ricky Jones play for?
- Ricky Jones played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1986).
- What were Ricky Jones's career stats?
- In 16 games, Ricky Jones had 6 hits, 4 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Ricky Jones play?
- Ricky Jones played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ricky Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Ricky Jones was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 186 pounds.
- What was Ricky Jones's career batting average?
- Ricky Jones batted .182 over his career, with 6 hits in 33 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ricky Jones have?
- Ricky Jones drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Ricky Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ricky Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.