Charley Jones

Born: 4/30/1852 in Alamance County, NC, USA

Died: 6/6/1911 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-04 | Final Game: 1888-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Charles Wesley Jones

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Biography

Charley Jones was a prominent professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1875 to 1888. Born in 1852, Jones made a significant impact during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he played in 895 games, amassing a notable 1,115 hits which contributed to his impressive .298 batting average. His offensive contributions included 56 home runs and 553 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and deliver power at the plate. Jones was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 20 stolen bases. His well-rounded skill set made him a valuable player for the teams he represented, and his legacy continues to resonate among baseball historians as a key figure in the evolution of the game. As a position player in the late 19th century, Charley Jones exemplified the competitive spirit and athletic prowess that laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	1	0	4	0	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 28.1% better 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
1887	NY4	AA	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	1	4	0	3.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
895	3741	733	1115	172	103	56	553	20	237	162	0.298	0.345	0.444	0.789	16500.3

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +33.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.789 vs. league average 0.624 across their career seasons — +26.5% above 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
1875	KEO		13	50	4	14	2	5	0	11	1	0	5	0.280	.253 (+10%)	.260 (+7%)	.309 (+68%)	.570 (+40%)	209.0
1875	HR1		1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	209.0
1876	CN1	NL	64	276	40	79	17	4	4	38	0	7	17	0.286	.265 (+8%)	.277 (+10%)	.320 (+31%)	.598 (+21%)	811.9
1877	CN1	NL	17	69	16	21	3	3	1	10	0	4	8	0.304	.271 (+12%)	.289 (+18%)	.337 (+42%)	.626 (+31%)	292.9
1877	CHC	NL	2	8	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	292.9
1877	CN1	NL	38	163	36	51	8	7	1	26	0	10	17	0.313	.271 (+15%)	.289 (+22%)	.337 (+38%)	.626 (+31%)	292.9
1878	CN1	NL	61	261	50	81	11	7	3	39	0	4	17	0.310	.259 (+20%)	.278 (+15%)	.319 (+38%)	.597 (+27%)	972.2
1879	BSN	NL	83	355	85	112	22	10	9	62	0	29	38	0.315	.255 (+23%)	.270 (+36%)	.328 (+55%)	.599 (+46%)	2607.2
1880	BSN	NL	66	280	44	84	15	3	5	37	0	11	27	0.300	.244 (+23%)	.267 (+22%)	.319 (+34%)	.586 (+29%)	1178.7
1883	CN2	AA	90	391	84	115	15	12	10	80	0	20	0	0.294	.257 (+14%)	.285 (+15%)	.345 (+36%)	.631 (+27%)	1650.9
1884	CN2	AA	112	472	117	148	19	17	7	71	0	37	0	0.314	.243 (+29%)	.278 (+35%)	.327 (+44%)	.606 (+40%)	3219.3
1885	CN2	AA	112	487	108	157	19	17	5	35	0	21	0	0.322	.244 (+32%)	.287 (+26%)	.325 (+42%)	.613 (+34%)	2725.1
1886	CN2	AA	127	500	87	135	22	10	6	68	3	61	0	0.270	.246 (+10%)	.302 (+18%)	.331 (+18%)	.634 (+18%)	1778.9
1887	CN2	AA	41	153	28	48	7	4	2	40	7	19	12	0.314	.270 (+16%)	.331 (+21%)	.373 (+21%)	.705 (+21%)	589.0
1887	NY4	AA	62	247	30	63	11	3	3	29	8	12	15	0.255	.270 (-6%)	.331 (-8%)	.373 (-4%)	.705 (-6%)	589.0
1888	KC2	AA	6	25	2	4	0	1	0	5	1	1	5	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	11	100	3	10	4
OF	886	1697	163	253	25
P	2	0	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1875	KEO	OF	13	10	2	4	0
1875	HR1	OF	1	2	0	1	0
1876	CN1	OF	64	151	11	27	2
1877	CN1	1B	10	100	3	9	4
1877	CN1	OF	8	21	2	4	0
1877	CHN	OF	2	5	1	0	0
1877	CN1	OF	38	112	12	24	2
1878	CN1	OF	61	120	9	15	1
1879	BSN	OF	83	162	20	13	1
1880	BSN	OF	66	108	11	25	3
1883	CN2	OF	90	172	12	26	1
1884	CN2	OF	112	207	12	28	0
1885	CN2	OF	112	214	22	29	6
1886	CN2	OF	127	217	23	33	1
1887	CN2	OF	41	74	7	9	2
1887	NY4	1B	1	0	0	1	0
1887	NY4	OF	62	114	18	12	6
1887	NY4	P	2	0	0	1	0
1888	KC2	OF	6	8	1	3	0