Ruppert Jones, baseball player, 147 home runs, 1976-1987

Ruppert Jones

Born: 3/12/1955 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-08-01 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ruppert Sanderson Jones

Biography

Ruppert Jones was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1976 to 1987. Born in 1955, Jones played a total of 1,331 games, amassing 1,103 hits, 147 home runs, and 579 RBIs. He showcased a solid batting average of .250 and demonstrated speed on the bases with 143 stolen bases, making him a well-rounded contributor to his teams. Throughout his career, he earned two All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the notable players of his era. Jones played during a transformative time in baseball, bridging the gap between the tail end of the deadball era and the power surge of the 1980s. Known for his athleticism and versatility, he made significant impacts on the field with his offensive capabilities and defensive skills. His contributions were felt across multiple teams, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history for his impactful career and dynamic playing style.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1331 4415 643 1103 215 38 147 579 143 534 817 0.250 0.330 0.416 0.746 3772.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 25 5 3 1 0 0 2 6 4 0.120

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1986 ALCS CAL 6 17 4 3 1 0 0 2 5 2 0.176
1984 ALCS DET 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
1984 WS DET 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 3 19 3 1 1
OF 1205 1094 3051 75 43 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Left Field 174
Center Field 918
Right Field 157
Designated Hitter 55

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CAL AL $450,000
1986 CAL AL $560,000
1985 CAL AL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $1,400,000