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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 37 | 159 | 22 | 45 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0.283 | -46.4 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 156 | 625 | 53 | 152 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 68 | 16 | 15 | 41 | 0.243 | -942.2 |
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 135 | 504 | 44 | 122 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 19 | 30 | 40 | 0.242 | -826.6 |
| 1906 | SLA | AL | 144 | 539 | 51 | 136 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 0.252 | -361.4 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 155 | 549 | 52 | 137 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 24 | 34 | 18 | 0.250 | -391.3 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 155 | 549 | 43 | 135 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 30 | 21 | 0.246 | -439.4 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 44 | 153 | 13 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 0.281 | 120.2 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 97 | 337 | 30 | 84 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 0.249 | 120.2 |
| 1910 | DET | AL | 135 | 432 | 32 | 110 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 22 | 35 | 27 | 0.255 | -51.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BLA | 1B | 37 | 0 | 341 | 22 | 17 | 23 |
| 1902 | BLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLA | 1B | 134 | 134 | 1443 | 92 | 19 | 51 |
| 1904 | SLA | 2B | 23 | 18 | 37 | 56 | 2 | 3 |
| 1904 | SLA | OF | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | SLA | 1B | 135 | 135 | 1502 | 105 | 25 | 52 |
| 1906 | SLA | 1B | 143 | 143 | 1476 | 116 | 25 | 55 |
| 1907 | SLA | 1B | 155 | 155 | 1687 | 103 | 31 | 69 |
| 1908 | SLA | 1B | 155 | 155 | 1616 | 90 | 24 | 79 |
| 1909 | DET | 1B | 44 | 42 | 452 | 33 | 8 | 20 |
| 1909 | SLA | 1B | 95 | 98 | 950 | 70 | 11 | 57 |
| 1909 | SLA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | DET | 1B | 135 | 134 | 1405 | 67 | 23 | 50 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1034 |
| Second Base | 24 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 4 |