Henry Jones

Born: 7/27/1860 in McKeesport, PA, USA

Died: 9/23/1922 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-22 | Final Game: 1890-05-31

Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

Henry Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Born in 1860, Jones had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 22, 1890, to May 31, 1890. During this time, he played for a short stint, but his contributions to the game were noteworthy for the era. In his career, Jones recorded a win-loss record of 2-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48 over his limited appearances. He struck out 13 batters, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of the time. While he did not register any saves, his performance on the mound was a reflection of the evolving strategies and techniques of pitching during a transformative period in baseball history. Though his time in the majors was brief, Jones was part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, contributing to the foundation of the game as it grew into a national pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	5	4	2	0	0	31.0	35	12	1	14	13	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 10.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1890	PIT	NL	2	1	5	4	2	0	0	31.0	35	12	14	13	3.48	3.88 (+10%)	24.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.222	0.222	0.222	0.444	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 35.4% 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
1890	PIT	NL	5	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PIT	P	5	0	0	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5