Brandon Jones, baseball player, 2007-2009

Brandon Jones

Born: 12/10/1983 in Panama City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-16 | Final Game: 2009-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Brandon Lamon Jones

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Biography

Brandon Jones, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Jones played in a total of 51 games during his time in the majors. He showcased his batting skills with a career .257 batting average, accumulating 38 hits, including one home run and driving in 22 runs. Jones also demonstrated his speed on the bases, recording one stolen base throughout his career. Jones made his MLB debut in an era characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. While his time in the league was short, his contributions as a solid role player highlighted the importance of depth in a team's roster. Jones's ability to perform in various aspects of the game, including his on-base capabilities and defensive versatility, made him a valuable asset during his tenure. After his last appearance in May 2009, he transitioned from the game, leaving behind a legacy of determination and the spirit of a player who contributed to the fabric of the sport during the late 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 148 18 38 11 1 1 22 1 11 39 0.257 0.313 0.365 0.678 -138.8

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
2007 ATL NL 5 19 0 3 1 0 0 4 0 0 8 0.158 — — — — 0.0
2008 ATL NL 41 116 16 31 10 1 1 17 1 7 28 0.267 .263 (+1%) .333 (-6%) .416 (-5%) .749 (-5%) -138.8
2009 ATL NL 5 13 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 3 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 43 39 63 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 ATL OF 5 5 5 0 0 0
2008 ATL OF 34 30 53 2 0 0
2009 ATL OF 4 4 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 38
Right Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee FL 2003, 2004