Cowboy Jones

Born: 8/23/1874 in Golden, CO, USA

Died: 2/9/1958 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-06-24 | Final Game: 1901-06-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Albert Edward Jones

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Biography

Cowboy Jones, born in 1874, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played in Major League Baseball from 1898 until 1901, during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern game. Jones compiled a career record of 25 wins and 34 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.61. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 147 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters despite the challenges of his era. Jones was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, contributing to his teams with a gritty determination that resonated with fans of the time. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to influence the outcomes of games significantly. His contributions to baseball during these formative years are often overshadowed by the legends that followed, yet he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history as it evolved into the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	34	70	66	52	3	0	526.3	618	211	15	155	147	3.61	0

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 3.64 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1898	CL4	NL	4	4	9	9	7	0	72.0	76	24	29	26	3.00	3.59 (+17%)	331.7
1899	STL	NL	6	5	12	12	9	0	85.3	111	34	22	28	3.59	3.85 (+7%)	-
1900	STL	NL	13	19	39	36	29	3	292.7	334	115	82	68	3.54	3.68 (+4%)	-
1901	STL	NL	2	6	10	9	7	0	76.3	97	38	22	25	4.48	3.49 (-29%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
70	201	16	32	4	3	0	8	1	16	66	0.159	0.225	0.209	0.434	-757.4

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.434 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1898	CL4	NL	9	28	1	2	0	0	1	1	3	14	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	STL	NL	12	29	1	5	3	0	0	0	4	4	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1900	STL	NL	39	117	12	21	0	2	7	0	7	37	0.179	.279 (-36%)	.338 (-33%)	.366 (-42%)	.705 (-38%)	-757.4
1901	STL	NL	10	27	2	4	1	1	0	0	2	11	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0