Taylor Jones
Born: 12/6/1993 in Kent, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 2020-07-26 | Final Game: 2022-08-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Taylor Michael Jones
Biography
Taylor Jones, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2020 until his retirement in 2022. Primarily serving as a position player, Jones played in a total of 43 games, showcasing a blend of power and contact ability during his brief career. Over his time in the league, he recorded 29 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .234. Despite his limited appearances, Jones contributed to his team's offensive efforts and demonstrated the potential that led to his selection at the professional level.
Jones's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on analytics and power-hitting. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his role as a versatile player was significant, particularly in a league that often required adaptability and depth. With no stolen bases recorded, Jones's playing style leaned more towards traditional hitting strategies rather than speed on the basepaths. After his final game on August 1, 2022, he left the field with a commendable record for a player navigating the competitive landscape of modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 124 | 14 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 0.234 | 0.260 | 0.395 | 0.655 | -193.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 7 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 35 | 102 | 11 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0.245 | -193.9 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 17 | 10 | 99 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| OF | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HOU | 1B | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | HOU | 1B | 14 | 8 | 83 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | HOU | OF | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 17 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |