Bill Jones, baseball player, 1911-1912

Bill Jones

Born: 4/8/1887 in Hartland, NB, CAN

Died: 10/10/1946 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-20 | Final Game: 1912-06-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: William Dennis Jones

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Biography

Bill Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose career spanned the early years of the 20th century from 1911 until June 20, 1912. Primarily serving as a position player, Jones appeared in 27 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 12 hits and finished with a batting average of .226, contributing 5 runs batted in (RBIs) and 1 stolen base to his team's efforts. Jones played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Although he did not hit any home runs during his career, his role as a steady contributor was vital in a time when every run mattered significantly. Despite the limited scope of his career, Jones's experience in the league reflects the challenges faced by players of his time, as they navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball. His legacy, though not widely celebrated, remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 53 6 12 2 1 0 5 1 15 8 0.226 0.397 0.302 0.699 59.3

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .397 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — near 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
1911 BSN NL 24 51 6 11 2 1 0 3 1 15 7 0.216 .266 (-19%) .336 (+17%) .356 (-18%) .693 (-1%) 59.3
1912 BSN NL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 18 0 36 3 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 BSN OF 18 0 36 3 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 18