Alex Jones

Born: 12/25/1869 in Bradford, PA, USA

Died: 4/4/1941 in Woodville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-09-25 | Final Game: 1903-05-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alexander M. Jones

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Biography

Alex Jones, born in 1869, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1889 until his retirement on May 16, 1903. During his time in the league, Jones played in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a period of more offensive play. He recorded a career win-loss record of 7-15 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.73 over his tenure on the mound. Jones was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 65 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions on the field during a time when pitching strategies were evolving were noteworthy. His career, although modest in terms of wins, reflected the challenges and competitive nature of baseball at the turn of the century, making him a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	15	26	24	18	1	0	200.3	199	83	3	77	65	3.73	0

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1889	PIT	NL	1	0	1	1	1	0	9.0	7	3	1	10	3.00	3.93 (+24%)	0.0
1892	LS3	NL	5	11	18	16	13	1	146.7	130	54	56	44	3.31	3.28 (-1%)	-554.0
1892	WAS	NL	0	3	4	4	3	0	27.0	33	12	14	7	4.00	3.28 (-22%)	-278.4
1894	PHI	NL	1	0	1	1	1	0	9.0	10	2	0	2	2.00	5.33 (+62%)	0.0
1903	DET	AL	0	1	2	2	0	0	8.7	19	12	6	2	12.46	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	79	9	13	1	0	0	5	1	8	33	0.165	0.241	0.177	0.419	-311.1

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .177 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.419 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1889	PIT	NL	1	5	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1892	LS3	NL	18	55	6	8	0	2	0	7	26	0.145	.244 (-41%)	.316 (-24%)	.327 (-56%)	.644 (-40%)	-311.1
1892	WAS	NL	4	11	0	3	0	1	1	1	3	0.273	—	—	—	—	-311.1
1894	PHI	NL	1	4	1	1	0	1	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	DET	AL	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0