Hal Jones, baseball player, 1961-1962

Hal Jones

Born: 4/9/1936 in Louisiana, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-25 | Final Game: 1962-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Harold Marion Jones

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Biography

Hal Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1936, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 17 games, showcasing his talents at the plate with a total of 11 hits, including 2 home runs and 5 runs batted in. Despite finishing with a batting average of .216, Jones demonstrated flashes of power and potential during his time in the league. Jones's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving post-war and entering an era marked by increased competition and changing player dynamics. Although his time in the majors was limited, his contributions on the field and his role within his teams reflected the depth of talent that existed within the minor leagues, which often served as a critical stepping stone for many players during that time. While he may not have become a household name, Hal Jones remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 51 4 11 1 0 2 5 0 2 16 0.216 0.259 0.353 0.612 0.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 15.3% 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
1961 CLE AL 12 35 2 6 0 0 2 4 0 2 12 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1962 CLE AL 5 16 2 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.312 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 13 101 6 3 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 CLE 1B 10 9 73 3 2 12
1962 CLE 1B 4 4 28 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14