Bob Jones

Born: 10/11/1949 in Elkton, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-10-01 | Final Game: 1986-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Oliver Jones

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Biography

Bob Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1974 until his retirement on July 5, 1986. Primarily serving as a position player, Jones appeared in 314 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and dedication on the field. While he finished with a batting average of .221, he contributed to his teams with 133 hits, 20 home runs, and 86 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and provide power in crucial situations. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Jones played during a transformative era in baseball, a time marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. His contributions, while not always highlighted by gaudy statistics, showcased the grit and determination typical of players of his generation. His career, spanning over a decade, left an imprint on the teams he played for and offered fans a glimpse into the competitive nature of baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
314	603	65	133	17	0	20	86	5	50	117	0.221	0.282	0.348	0.630	-853.2

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1974	TEX	AL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	TEX	AL	9	11	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	LAA	AL	78	166	22	35	6	6	17	3	14	30	0.211	.255 (-17%)	.320 (-15%)	.360 (-2%)	.681 (-8%)	-256.6
1977	LAA	AL	14	17	3	3	0	1	3	0	4	5	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	TEX	AL	10	34	4	9	1	3	7	0	1	7	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	TEX	AL	41	72	5	16	4	1	11	0	5	17	0.222	.260 (-15%)	.324 (-13%)	.389 (-18%)	.714 (-16%)	-201.6
1984	TEX	AL	64	143	14	37	4	4	22	1	10	19	0.259	.259 (avg)	.322 (-5%)	.384 (-4%)	.707 (-4%)	-111.8
1985	TEX	AL	83	134	14	30	2	5	23	1	11	30	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.323 (-12%)	.390 (-10%)	.714 (-11%)	-283.2
1986	TEX	AL	13	21	1	2	0	0	3	0	2	5	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	22	13	130	6	1	10
OF	151	99	235	12	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	TEX	OF	2	1	5	0	0	0
1975	TEX	OF	5	1	6	0	0	0
1976	CAL	OF	62	42	98	6	1	0
1981	TEX	OF	10	9	20	4	0	0
1983	TEX	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1983	TEX	OF	11	9	24	0	0	0
1984	TEX	1B	15	10	97	5	1	7
1984	TEX	OF	22	20	42	2	0	1
1985	TEX	1B	4	1	14	0	0	1
1985	TEX	OF	30	14	30	0	0	0
1986	TEX	1B	2	2	19	1	0	2
1986	TEX	OF	9	3	10	0	1	0