Darryl Jones, baseball player, 1979-1979

Darryl Jones

Born: 6/5/1951 in Meadville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-06-06 | Final Game: 1979-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Darryl Lee Jones

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Biography

Darryl Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from 1979 to 2006. Over the course of his tenure, he showcased his skills in 18 games, where he recorded 12 hits and drove in 6 runs, concluding his career with a batting average of .255. While he did not register any home runs or stolen bases, Jones was known for his ability to make contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts during his time on the field. Jones' playing career came during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was evolving with changes in player dynamics and strategies. Despite a limited appearance in the majors, his contributions were part of the larger narrative of the era, which saw the emergence of new talent and shifts in the game’s style. His brief stint in the league remains a testament to the dedication and hard work that defines many ballplayers who aspire to make their mark in the competitive world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 47 6 12 5 1 0 6 0 2 7 0.255 0.286 0.404 0.690 0.0

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1979 NYY AL 18 47 6 12 5 1 0 6 0 2 7 0.255 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 NYA OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Westminster College New Wilmington PA 1970, 1971, 1972