Chris Jones

Born: 12/16/1965 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-04-21 | Final Game: 2000-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Christopher Carlos Jones

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Biography

Chris Jones was born in 1965 and had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1991 to 2000. Primarily known as a position player, he appeared in a total of 548 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Jones recorded 257 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute offensively for his teams. He hit 30 home runs and drove in 131 runs, providing critical support in the lineup. His batting average settled at .252, reflecting a consistent performance during an era marked by a shift towards more power-focused hitting. Jones was also known for his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 26 stolen bases. His playing style combined elements of traditional hitting with the ability to take advantage of defensive lapses, making him a versatile asset on the field. While not a superstar, Jones carved out a respectable career in the late 1990s, a time when the game was evolving with the influence of analytics and a growing emphasis on power hitting. His contributions to the teams he played for are remembered by fans, and his journey through the majors highlights the dedication and skill required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
548	1021	155	257	43	11	30	131	26	74	287	0.252	0.303	0.404	0.707	-875.6

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1991	CIN	NL	52	89	14	26	1	2	2	6	2	2	31	0.292	.255 (+14%)	.323 (-6%)	.384 (+8%)	.708 (+2%)	-12.6
1992	HOU	NL	54	63	7	12	2	1	1	4	3	7	21	0.190	.255 (-26%)	.322 (-16%)	.377 (-20%)	.699 (-18%)	-195.4
1993	COL	NL	86	209	29	57	11	4	6	31	9	10	48	0.273	.265 (+3%)	.332 (-8%)	.403 (+12%)	.735 (+3%)	7.0
1994	COL	NL	21	40	6	12	2	1	0	2	0	2	14	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	NYN	NL	79	182	33	51	6	2	8	31	2	13	45	0.280	.266 (+5%)	.337 (-3%)	.417 (+12%)	.755 (+5%)	116.8
1996	NYN	NL	89	149	22	36	7	0	4	18	1	12	42	0.242	.269 (-10%)	.340 (-10%)	.426 (-13%)	.767 (-12%)	-337.8
1997	SDP	NL	92	152	24	37	9	0	7	25	7	16	45	0.243	.266 (-9%)	.336 (-5%)	.419 (+5%)	.756 (+1%)	14.7
1998	AZ	NL	20	31	3	6	1	0	0	3	0	3	9	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	SFG	NL	43	90	14	17	2	1	2	10	2	8	28	0.189	.266 (-29%)	.335 (-25%)	.420 (-29%)	.755 (-27%)	0.0
2000	MIL	NL	12	16	3	3	2	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	6	59	4	0	4
OF	371	189	451	11	16	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	CIN	OF	26	15	27	1	0	0
1992	HOU	OF	43	10	27	0	2	0
1993	COL	OF	70	45	114	2	2	0
1994	COL	OF	14	10	16	0	1	0
1995	NYN	1B	5	5	43	3	0	3
1995	NYN	OF	52	35	79	3	2	1
1996	NYN	1B	5	1	16	1	0	1
1996	NYN	OF	66	21	67	0	3	0
1997	SDN	OF	61	28	73	4	4	1
1998	ARI	OF	8	5	11	0	0	0
1998	SFN	OF	29	18	31	1	2	0
2000	MIL	OF	2	2	6	0	0	0