Chris Jones, baseball player, 1985-1986

Chris Jones

Born: 7/13/1957 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-06-08 | Final Game: 1986-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Christopher Dale Jones

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Biography

Chris Jones, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1980s. His career spanned from 1985 to June 8, 1986, during which he appeared in 34 games. Jones made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the traditional styles of play to a more dynamic approach, where speed and agility began to take center stage in the game. Throughout his brief career, Jones recorded 5 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing with a batting average of .192. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 1 base. Although his statistical contributions may not have been extensive, Jones was part of a pivotal era in baseball, as teams increasingly focused on the importance of versatile players who could adapt to the evolving demands of the game. His journey through the major leagues, though short-lived, reflects the challenges and competitive spirit of players striving to make their mark in baseball's storied history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 26 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 3 7 0.192 0.276 0.192 0.468 0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.468 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 34.8% 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
1985 HOU NL 31 25 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1986 SFG NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 15 0 15 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 HOU OF 15 0 15 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 9
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grossmont College El Cajon CA 1976, 1977
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1978, 1979