Bobby Jones, baseball player, 1997-2004

Bobby Jones

Born: 4/11/1972 in Orange, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-05-18 | Final Game: 2004-04-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Mitchell Jones

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Biography

Bobby Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 until his retirement in 2004. Born in 1972, Jones made his debut on May 18, 1997, and went on to play for several teams over the course of his career. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, he finished his career with a record of 14 wins and 21 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.77, and a total of 229 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, Jones contributed significantly to his teams with his ability to eat innings and provide depth to the pitching rotation. Jones' career spanned the early 2000s, a period characterized by the increasing importance of specialized roles in pitching staffs and a heightened focus on strikeouts and power pitching. While he may not have had the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Jones remained a reliable presence in the league. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges many pitchers face, and he remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the nuances of the game and the perseverance required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 21 99 47 1 0 0 324.7 366 208 45 195 229 5.77 0

Career ERA 5.77 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 27.9% worse 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
1997 COL NL 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 19.3 30 18 12 5 8.38 4.39 (-91%) -683.9
1998 COL NL 7 8 35 20 1 0 0 141.3 153 82 66 109 5.22 4.43 (-18%) 737.6
1999 COL NL 6 10 30 20 0 0 0 112.3 132 79 77 74 6.33 4.71 (-34%) -6039.7
2000 NYN NL 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 21.7 18 10 14 20 4.15 4.77 (+13%) -39.3
2002 NYN NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 17.0 20 10 11 11 5.29 4.28 (-24%) -768.4
2002 SDP NL 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 9.7 10 7 7 7 6.52 4.28 (-52%) -
2004 BOS AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 3 2 8 3 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 81 7 14 2 0 0 8 0 4 23 0.173 0.209 0.198 0.407 0.0

Career AVG .173 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.407 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 46.7% 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
1997 COL NL 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1998 COL NL 35 45 3 8 1 0 0 4 0 0 14 0.178 — — — — 0.0
1999 COL NL 30 27 3 4 1 0 0 4 0 2 7 0.148 — — — — 0.0
2000 NYN NL 11 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2002 NYN NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 SDP NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BOS AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 99 47 16 37 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 COL P 4 4 1 2 0 1
1998 COL P 35 20 8 18 3 0
1999 COL P 30 20 4 10 2 0
2000 NYN P 11 1 3 3 0 0
2002 NYN P 12 0 0 2 0 0
2002 SDN P 4 2 0 1 0 0
2004 BOS P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 99

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1997 Pitcher of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 NYN NL $270,000
1999 COL NL $245,000
1998 COL NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $685,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chipola College Marianna FL 1991, 1992