Jason Jones, baseball player, 2003-2003

Jason Jones

Born: 10/17/1976 in Marietta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-07-23 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Jason Dewey Jones

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Biography

Jason Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1976, who played in Major League Baseball from July 23, 2003, to September 28, 2003. During his brief career, he took the field in a total of 40 games as a position player. Jones showcased his skills primarily as a utility player, contributing to his team with a batting average of .215. He recorded 23 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 11 runs, demonstrating his potential to impact games offensively despite his limited playing time. Though his career was short-lived, Jones's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenges many players faced during the early 2000s, a time marked by intense competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. His experience in the majors, albeit brief, added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the aspirations of many athletes striving for success in America's pastime. While he did not achieve significant accolades, his presence in the league during this era highlighted the opportunities available to players at that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 107 11 23 6 0 3 11 0 10 21 0.215 0.298 0.355 0.653 -254.8

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
2003 TEX AL 40 107 11 23 6 0 3 11 0 10 21 0.215 .264 (-19%) .332 (-11%) .422 (-16%) .754 (-14%) -254.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 3 0 0 0
OF 27 25 41 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 TEX 1B 3 0 3 0 0 0
2003 TEX OF 27 25 41 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Left Field 14
Right Field 13
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 CHN NL $4,033,333
Total Career Earnings $4,033,333

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw GA 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999