Barry Jones

Born: 2/15/1963 in Centerville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-07-18 | Final Game: 1993-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Barry Louis Jones

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Biography

Barry Jones, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from July 18, 1986, until May 22, 1993. Known for his versatility on the mound, Jones was a reliable option for teams seeking both starting and relief pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 33 wins and 33 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.66. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 250 strikeouts and saved 23 games, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Jones played during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to see a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers. His contributions were significant in an era where teams increasingly relied on bullpens, and his skills allowed him to adapt to various roles throughout his career. While he may not have been a household name, Jones’s performance on the field cemented his place as a dependable pitcher during his tenure in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
33	33	348	0	0	0	23	433.0	415	176	32	194	250	3.66	0

Career ERA 3.66 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 6.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1986	PIT	NL	3	4	26	3	37.3	29	12	21	29	2.89	3.97 (+27%)	21.6
1987	PIT	NL	2	4	32	1	43.3	55	27	23	28	5.61	4.29 (-31%)	-740.5
1988	PIT	NL	1	1	42	2	56.3	57	19	21	31	3.04	3.73 (+19%)	286.8
1988	CHW	AL	2	2	17	1	26.0	15	7	17	17	2.42	3.73 (+35%)	-
1989	CHW	AL	3	2	22	1	30.3	22	8	8	17	2.37	3.71 (+36%)	-
1990	CHW	AL	11	4	65	1	74.0	62	19	33	45	2.31	3.86 (+40%)	-
1991	WSN	NL	4	9	77	13	88.7	76	33	33	46	3.35	3.91 (+14%)	-
1992	PHI	NL	5	6	44	0	54.3	65	28	24	19	4.64	3.75 (-24%)	-675.3
1992	NYN	NL	2	0	17	1	15.3	20	16	11	11	9.39	3.75 (-151%)	94.2
1993	CHW	AL	0	1	6	0	7.3	14	7	3	7	8.59	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
348	16	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.062	0.118	0.062	0.180	0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 63.8% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 84.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.180 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 74.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1986	PIT	NL	26	5	1	1	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—
1987	PIT	NL	32	3	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1988	PIT	NL	42	5	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1988	CHW	AL	17	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	CHW	AL	22	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	CHW	AL	65	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	WSN	NL	77	1	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1992	PHI	NL	44	2	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1992	NYN	NL	17	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	CHW	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	348	0	28	86	9	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1986	PIT	P	26	3	7	1	2
1987	PIT	P	32	3	7	1	1
1988	PIT	P	42	5	8	2	2
1988	CHA	P	17	2	4	0	1
1989	CHA	P	22	1	9	2	1
1990	CHA	P	65	4	19	0	1
1991	MON	P	77	5	19	3	1
1992	PHI	P	44	4	11	0	1
1992	NYN	P	17	0	2	0	1
1993	CHA	P	6	1	0	0	0