Ricky Jones, baseball player, 1986-1986

Ricky Jones

Born: 6/4/1958 in Tupelo, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-03 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Ricky Miron Jones

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Biography

Ricky Jones, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1986 season. Primarily playing as a position player, Jones participated in a total of 16 games, where he showcased his skills on the field. Over the course of his career, he recorded 6 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing with a batting average of .182. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions to the team reflected a determination and work ethic that many players admired. Jones' career, though short-lived, occurred during a transformative time in baseball history, marked by increased competition and evolving playing styles. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball is a testament to the perseverance and ambition required to reach the major leagues. His time in the sport highlights the challenges faced by many players attempting to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment.

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 0.182 0.308 0.242 0.550 0.0

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 0.550 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 6 17 26 0 5
3B 6 6 2 12 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 BAL 2B 11 6 17 26 0 5
1986 BAL 3B 6 6 2 12 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Third Base 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chipola College Marianna FL 1977, 1978