Jonas Gaines

Born: 1/9/1915 in New Roads, LA, USA

Died: 8/6/1998 in Baker, LA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Jonas George Gaines

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Biography

Jonas Gaines, born in 1915, is an active pitcher renowned for his competitive spirit and consistent performance on the mound. With a career record of 35-28, he showcases a solid earning run average of 3.38, indicative of his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. Gaines has amassed a total of 345 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his skill in overpowering batters. Additionally, he has recorded 4 saves, demonstrating his versatility and capability to close games when called upon. Gaines is a three-time All-Star, a testament to his recognition among peers and fans alike. His playing style reflects a blend of traditional pitching techniques from earlier eras while exhibiting a modern understanding of game strategy. As he continues to compete in the league, Gaines remains a significant figure in the game, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His ongoing career not only entertains fans but also inspires the next generation of players, solidifying his legacy in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 28 87 69 38 7 4 538.7 512 202 11 193 345 3.38 0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 14.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1937 NE NN2 1 1 5 1 0 0 0 16.3 22 15 9 8 8.27 4.34 (-91%) -136.7
1937 WEG NN2 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 10.0 10 9 9 4 8.10 4.34 (-87%) -266.6
1938 BEG NN2 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 21.7 24 12 12 15 4.98 4.35 (-15%) -121.0
1939 BEG NN2 2 4 7 6 5 1 0 46.3 52 26 13 20 5.05 4.28 (-18%) 1447.4
1941 BEG NN2 5 3 11 8 5 4 2 67.7 55 18 15 60 2.39 3.94 (+39%) 3362.6
1942 BEG NN2 5 3 10 9 8 1 0 84.7 57 15 32 58 1.59 3.57 (+55%) 1831.6
1944 BEG NN2 3 2 8 6 3 0 1 44.0 50 15 13 20 3.07 3.57 (+14%) 945.0
1945 BEG NN2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 9.0 4 2 7 1 2.00 3.67 (+45%) 0.0
1946 BEG NN2 8 5 16 13 6 1 1 89.7 82 35 31 45 3.51 3.59 (+2%) 893.8
1947 BEG NN2 4 4 12 9 5 0 0 66.0 82 27 26 55 3.68 3.97 (+7%) 2718.0
1948 BEG NN2 7 3 11 11 6 0 0 83.3 74 28 26 59 3.02 4.10 (+26%) 3431.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 189 13 22 1 0 0 9 0 16 8 0.116 0.193 0.122 0.315 0.0

Career AVG .116 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career SLG .122 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.315 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1937 NE NN2 5 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1937 WEG NN2 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1938 BEG NN2 5 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 BEG NN2 8 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 BEG NN2 11 26 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1941 CAG NAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 BEG NN2 10 29 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1944 BEG NN2 8 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 BEG NN2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 BEG NN2 17 28 3 7 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1947 BEG NN2 13 25 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.120 — — — — 0.0
1948 BEG NN2 15 28 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.083

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NLC BEG 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1939 NLC BEG 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
1939 NLP1 BEG 1 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 1 5 4 0 30.3 26 11 19 16 3.26

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1948 NLC BEG 0 1 2 1 0 4.7 6 4 5 3 7.71
1939 NLC BEG 2 0 2 2 0 16.7 13 4 9 7 2.16
1939 NLP1 BEG 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 7 3 5 6 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 87 69 23 126 16 4
PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 NE P 5 1 0 3 0 0
1937 WEG P 2 2 0 4 0 1
1938 BEG P 4 3 2 8 2 0
1939 BEG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1939 BEG P 7 6 1 7 1 0
1941 BEG P 11 8 3 12 1 0
1941 CAG PH 1 0 0 0 0 0
1942 BEG P 10 9 3 18 1 1
1944 BEG P 8 6 1 14 0 1
1945 BEG P 1 1 1 2 0 0
1946 BEG P 16 13 2 19 2 0
1947 BEG P 12 9 1 17 5 1
1948 BEG P 11 11 9 22 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 87
Right Field 1