Clarence Jones

Born: 11/7/1940 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-04-20 | Final Game: 1968-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Clarence Woodrow Jones

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Biography

Clarence Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career from 1967 to 1968. Over the course of 58 games, he demonstrated his skills with a batting average of .248, recording 34 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 16 runs. Jones' time in the league came during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to move away from the deadball era and embrace a more offensive-oriented style of play. Despite the brevity of his career, Jones contributed to his teams with solid performances, showcasing a balanced approach at the plate. His ability to make contact and contribute runs helped him leave a mark during his time in the majors, even though he did not register any stolen bases. Jones' legacy may not be overwhelmingly prominent in the annals of baseball history, but his journey through the sport reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges and competition of the late 1960s MLB landscape. He retired after the 1968 season, concluding a career that, while short, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	137	13	34	7	0	2	16	0	16	34	0.248	0.318	0.343	0.662	-18.0

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .240 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — near 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
1967	CHC	NL	53	135	13	34	7	0	2	16	0	14	33	0.252	.242 (+4%)	.306 (+2%)	.357 (-3%)	.663 (avg)	-18.0
1968	CHC	NL	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	8	90	5	2	7
OF	31	29	45	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	CHN	1B	13	8	88	5	2	7
1967	CHN	OF	31	29	45	0	1	0
1968	CHN	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	14
Left Field	2
Right Field	29