Ron Jones
Born: 6/11/1964 in Seguin, TX, USA
Died: 6/4/2006 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-08-26 | Final Game: 1991-10-06
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Ronald Glen Jones
Biography
Ron Jones, born in 1964, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991. Over the course of his career, which spanned parts of four seasons, Jones appeared in 97 games, amassing a total of 65 hits. His offensive contributions included 13 home runs and 40 RBIs, culminating in a respectable batting average of .272. Although his speed on the base paths was limited, as evidenced by just one stolen base, Jones showcased a powerful bat that was particularly valuable during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period characterized by a transition in the game towards more offensive play.
Jones' playing style combined solid contact hitting with occasional power, making him a reliable option in the lineup. He played during an era where the game was evolving, as teams increasingly focused on home runs and offensive production. While his career numbers may not have placed him among the game's elite, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his role in this dynamic period of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 239 | 27 | 65 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 40 | 1 | 22 | 33 | 0.272 | 0.330 | 0.485 | 0.815 | 516.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 33 | 124 | 15 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.290 | 322.6 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 12 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 24 | 58 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0.276 | 194.3 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 28 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 60 | 56 | 122 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | PHI | OF | 32 | 32 | 70 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | OF | 12 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | PHI | OF | 16 | 15 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 50 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PHI | NL | $130,000 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | $74,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $204,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton | TX | 1983 |