Tom Jones, baseball player, 1902-1910

Tom Jones

Born: 6/21/1874 in Honesdale, PA, USA

Died: 6/19/1923 in Danville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-25 | Final Game: 1910-10-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Jones

Biography

Tom Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who made his mark in the major leagues from 1902 until his retirement on October 9, 1910. As a position player, Jones showcased his talents over the course of 1,058 games, where he accumulated a total of 964 hits. His playing style was characterized by a combination of speed and versatility; he recorded 149 stolen bases and contributed 336 RBIs throughout his career. While not known for power hitting, he managed to hit 4 home runs, demonstrating he could come through in clutch situations despite a batting average of .251. Jones played during a transitional period in baseball, where the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensively inclined phase. His contributions on the field reflected the gritty, competitive spirit of the time, as he navigated through the challenges of the game. While he may not be among the most celebrated players in history, his consistency and reliability as a position player left a lasting impact on the teams he represented and the fans who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1058 3847 340 964 122 34 4 336 149 193 204 0.251 0.294 0.303 0.597 -3169.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 24 3 6 1 0 0 2 2 0 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1909 WS DET 7 24 3 6 1 0 0 2 2 0 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1033 996 10872 698 183 456
2B 24 18 37 56 2 3
3B 2 1 6 5 0 0
OF 4 3 5 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1034
Second Base 24
Third Base 2
Right Field 4