Jimmy Jones, baseball player, 1986-1993

Jimmy Jones

Born: 4/20/1964 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-21 | Final Game: 1993-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Condia Jones

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Biography

Jimmy Jones, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1993. Over his career, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 43-39 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. Throughout his tenure in the league, he recorded 376 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts defensively. Jones played during a transformative period in baseball, witnessing the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Despite not recording any saves in his career, he was known for his durability and competitive spirit, often stepping into crucial situations to help his team. His contributions to the game and his performance on the field have secured him a place in the annals of baseball history, reflecting the talent and dedication of pitchers in the late 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
43 39 153 118 7 3 0 755.0 809 374 72 239 376 4.46 0

Career ERA 4.46 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 13.5% worse 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
1986 SDP NL 2 0 3 3 1 1 0 18.0 10 5 3 15 2.50 3.97 (+37%) -
1987 SDP NL 9 7 30 22 2 1 0 145.7 154 67 54 51 4.14 4.29 (+4%) -
1988 SDP NL 9 14 29 29 3 0 0 179.0 192 82 44 82 4.12 3.73 (-10%) -
1989 NYY AL 2 1 11 6 0 0 0 48.0 56 28 16 25 5.25 3.71 (-41%) -
1990 NYY AL 1 2 17 7 0 0 0 50.0 72 35 23 25 6.30 3.86 (-63%) -
1991 HOU NL 6 8 26 22 1 1 0 135.3 143 66 51 88 4.39 3.91 (-12%) 1023.9
1992 HOU NL 10 6 25 23 0 0 0 139.3 135 63 39 69 4.07 3.75 (-9%) -743.7
1993 WSN NL 4 1 12 6 0 0 0 39.7 47 28 9 21 6.35 4.19 (-52%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
159 193 19 32 2 0 2 11 0 17 61 0.166 0.232 0.207 0.439 -712.7

Career AVG .166 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.439 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 38.5% 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
1986 SDP NL 3 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1987 SDP NL 32 49 7 8 0 0 1 3 0 2 18 0.163 — — — — -370.8
1988 SDP NL 32 55 2 9 0 0 1 4 0 4 12 0.164 .254 (-36%) .317 (-32%) .377 (-42%) .695 (-37%) -341.9
1989 NYY AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 NYY AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 HOU NL 26 38 4 7 1 0 0 0 0 3 11 0.184 — — — — 0.0
1992 HOU NL 26 36 5 6 1 0 0 4 0 6 13 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1993 WSN NL 12 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 153 118 57 128 3 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 SDN P 3 3 1 2 0 0
1987 SDN P 30 22 15 28 0 1
1988 SDN P 29 29 17 32 0 3
1989 NYA P 11 6 2 14 0 1
1990 NYA P 17 7 1 5 1 1
1991 HOU P 26 22 8 26 2 2
1992 HOU P 25 23 9 17 0 1
1993 MON P 12 6 4 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 153

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 MON NL $400,000
1992 HOU NL $500,000
1990 NYA AL $190,000
1988 SDN NL $95,000
1987 SDN NL $63,500
Total Career Earnings $1,248,500