Tracy Jones
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1991)
Tracy Jones was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1991 for 5 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. In 493 career games, he hit .273 with 356 hits, 27 home runs, and 164 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 143.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-04-07
- Last Game
- 1991-10-06
Full name: Tracy Donald Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 493 | 1,303 | 173 | 356 | 56 | 6 | 27 | 164 | 62 | 100 | 140 | .273 | .329 | .388 | .716 | 143 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .388 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .716 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CIN | NL | 46 | 86 | 16 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 5 | .349 | .257 (+35%) | .325 (+25%) | .395 (+15%) | .720 (+19%) | 311.8 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 117 | 359 | 53 | 104 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 44 | 31 | 23 | 40 | .290 | .262 (+10%) | .331 (+1%) | .415 (+5%) | .746 (+3%) | 158.6 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 37 | 83 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | .229 | .254 (-10%) | .317 (-4%) | .377 (-27%) | .695 (-16%) | -179.7 |
| 1988 | MON | NL | 53 | 141 | 20 | 47 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 12 | .333 | .254 (+31%) | .317 (+23%) | .377 (+13%) | .695 (+17%) | -179.7 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | 40 | 97 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 14 | .186 | .254 (-27%) | .319 (-27%) | .375 (-40%) | .694 (-34%) | -501.5 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 46 | 158 | 17 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 16 | 16 | .259 | .254 (+2%) | .319 (+2%) | .375 (+1%) | .694 (+2%) | -501.5 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 50 | 118 | 15 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 13 | .229 | .257 (-11%) | .324 (-13%) | .385 (-1%) | .710 (-6%) | -130.9 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 25 | 86 | 8 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .302 | .257 (+17%) | .324 (+5%) | .385 (+9%) | .710 (+7%) | -130.9 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 79 | 175 | 30 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 18 | 22 | .251 | .255 (-2%) | .323 (-1%) | .384 (-6%) | .708 (-4%) | -96.6 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 493 | 1,303 | 173 | 356 | 56 | 6 | 27 | 164 | 62 | 100 | 140 | .273 | — | — | — | — | -1,250 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (493 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 243 | 623 | 85 | 169 | 12 | 71 | .271 |
| Away | 250 | 680 | 88 | 187 | 15 | 93 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-06 | SEA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-09-30 | SEA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-30 | SEA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-27 | SEA | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-25 | SEA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-23 | SEA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-18 | SEA | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-16 | SEA | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-15 | SEA | KCR | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-13 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 334 | 258 | 552 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | CIN | OF | 24 | 16 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CIN | OF | 95 | 79 | 189 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | CIN | OF | 25 | 19 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | MON | OF | 43 | 32 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SFN | OF | 30 | 20 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | OF | 36 | 33 | 72 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | DET | OF | 27 | 19 | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | OF | 18 | 17 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SEA | OF | 36 | 23 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 231 |
| Center Field | 52 |
| Right Field | 83 |
| Designated Hitter | 70 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SEA | AL | $525,000 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | $375,000 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | $157,500 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | $80,000 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,497,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
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Tracy Jones: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tracy Jones debuted on April 7, 1986 and played a final game on October 6, 1991. Club by club, the record runs the Cincinnati Reds (1986 to 1988), the Montreal Expos (1988), the San Francisco Giants (1989), the Detroit Tigers (1989 to 1990), and the Seattle Mariners (1990 through 1991). Jones played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 31, 1961, in Hawthorne, CA, USA, Jones was listed at 6'3" and 180 pounds. On the record, Tracy Jones was born Tracy Donald Jones.
Across 493 games at the plate, Jones's career line reads 356 hits in 1,303 at bats for a .273 average, along with 27 home runs, 164 RBI, and 62 stolen bases. Jones's career OPS of .716 combines a .329 on-base mark with .388 slugging. Measured against the leagues Jones played in, the .273 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 6.3% above the league. The home run peak was 10 in 1987 with the Cincinnati Reds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tracy Jones
- What years did Tracy Jones play?
- Tracy Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1991.
- Was Tracy Jones a pitcher?
- No. Tracy Jones was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tracy Jones hit?
- Tracy Jones hit 27 career home runs with 356 hits.
- What was Tracy Jones's career batting average?
- Tracy Jones batted .273 over his career, with 356 hits in 1,303 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tracy Jones have?
- Tracy Jones drove in 164 runs in his career.
- Is Tracy Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tracy Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.