Jeff Jones, baseball player, 1983-1983

Jeff Jones

Born: 10/22/1957 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-04-04 | Final Game: 1983-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Raymond Jones

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Biography

Jeff Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1957, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period from April 4 to April 24, 1983. Primarily utilized as a position player, Jones appeared in 16 games during his short-lived career. He recorded 10 hits, resulting in a batting average of .227, and contributed 5 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he also successfully stole 2 bases. Although his career in the majors was limited, Jones’s time in professional baseball represents a snapshot of the early 1980s, a transitional period in the game characterized by evolving player roles and strategies. While he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, his contributions as a utility player showcased the importance of versatility in a roster. After retiring, Jones's brief yet notable presence in the baseball community remained a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 44 6 10 3 0 0 5 2 11 13 0.227 0.379 0.295 0.675 1.7

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .379 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1983 CIN NL 16 44 6 10 3 0 0 5 2 11 13 0.227 — — — — 1.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 7 0 0 0
OF 13 12 26 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 CIN 1B 1 1 7 0 0 0
1983 CIN OF 13 12 26 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 8
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Iowa Iowa City IA 1977, 1978, 1979