James Jones, baseball player, 2014-2015

James Jones

Born: 9/24/1988 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-04-18 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Steven Jones

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Biography

James Jones, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 2014 to 2015. Primarily known as a position player, Jones played a total of 136 games during his brief career, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. With 81 hits to his name, he finished his career with a batting average of .238. While he did not hit any home runs, his ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 28 bags, demonstrating his strategic value as a base runner. Jones's playing style embodied the characteristics of a traditional speedster, contributing to his teams with aggressive baserunning and defensive versatility. His career unfolded during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, where teams increasingly valued speed and athleticism. Despite the challenges of a short career, Jones's contributions in the field and on the bases left an impression on the teams he played for, and he is remembered for his tenacity and commitment to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 341 47 81 10 5 0 9 28 14 80 0.238 0.268 0.296 0.564 -949.1

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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
2014 SEA AL 108 312 46 78 9 5 0 9 27 12 67 0.250 .251 (avg) .313 (-11%) .386 (-20%) .700 (-16%) -949.1
2015 SEA AL 28 29 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 13 0.103 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 125 78 179 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 SEA OF 98 72 158 1 2 0
2015 SEA OF 27 6 21 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 105
Right Field 15
Designated Hitter 6