Deacon Jones, baseball player, 1962-1966

Deacon Jones

Born: 4/18/1934 in White Plains, NY, USA

Died: 5/7/2023 in Sugar Land, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-08 | Final Game: 1966-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Grover William Jones

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Biography

Deacon Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1934, whose career spanned from 1962 until his retirement on October 1, 1966. Primarily known as a position player, Jones made a modest yet impactful contribution to the teams he played for over a brief but notable career. Over the course of 40 games, he recorded 14 hits, including one home run, and drove in 10 runs, culminating in a respectable batting average of .286. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with no stolen bases, he showcased his ability to hit effectively during his playing time. Jones played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the evolution of the game in the early 1960s as it transitioned from the deadball era into a time of increasing offensive production. Although his career was relatively short-lived, Jones's contributions and performance during those years remain a part of baseball's rich history, reflecting the talent and determination required to compete at the professional level. His legacy is a testament to the diverse array of players who have shaped the game over the decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 49 7 14 2 1 1 10 0 6 8 0.286 0.368 0.429 0.797 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.797 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — +14.6% above 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
1962 CHW AL 18 28 3 9 2 0 0 8 0 4 6 0.321 — — — — 0.0
1963 CHW AL 17 16 4 3 0 1 1 2 0 2 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1966 CHW AL 5 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 7 52 5 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 CHA 1B 6 6 46 4 2 3
1963 CHA 1B 1 1 6 1 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ithaca College Ithaca NY 1953, 1954, 1955