Johnny Jones

Born: 2/7/1896 in Elgin, TX, USA

Died: 10/11/1972 in Upland, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: John Leonard Jones

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Biography

Johnny Jones is an active professional baseball player, born in 1896, who continues to make his mark in the game today. As a versatile position player, he has played in 476 games, showcasing an impressive offensive skill set. With a career batting average of .296, Jones consistently demonstrates his ability to hit for both average and power, accumulating 541 hits and 24 home runs. His keen eye at the plate is complemented by his ability to drive in runs, as evidenced by his 244 RBIs. Additionally, his speed on the bases is highlighted by 28 stolen bases, reflecting his all-around athleticism. Throughout his career, Jones has established himself as a significant contributor to his teams, playing during a time when the game is evolving with greater emphasis on both power hitting and speed. His performance not only signifies his personal achievements but also reflects the changing dynamics of baseball, where players are increasingly asked to be multifaceted athletes. As he continues his active career, Johnny Jones remains a player to watch, with the potential to further enhance his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
476	1828	349	541	74	33	24	244	28	154	1	0.296	0.360	0.412	0.772	1226.8

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.772 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — near 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
1922	DS	NNL	56	191	26	54	8	1	4	29	2	9	0	0.283	.285 (-1%)	.345 (-2%)	.397 (avg)	.743 (-1%)	-22.1
1923	DS	NNL	69	243	44	67	5	4	3	41	0	23	0	0.276	.282 (-3%)	.344 (-1%)	.390 (-6%)	.734 (-4%)	-147.9
1924	DS	NNL	56	226	36	68	12	3	0	22	0	15	0	0.301	.283 (+6%)	.345 (+3%)	.389 (-2%)	.734 (avg)	13.1
1925	DS	NNL	79	291	68	80	12	7	3	30	8	28	0	0.275	.288 (-5%)	.349 (-3%)	.407 (-3%)	.756 (-3%)	-194.6
1926	ABC	NNL	41	179	43	54	7	5	2	23	5	11	0	0.302	.279 (+8%)	.345 (+3%)	.390 (+10%)	.735 (+7%)	187.9
1926	DS	NNL	22	84	18	28	4	4	0	7	0	12	1	0.333	.279 (+19%)	.345 (+24%)	.390 (+22%)	.735 (+23%)	187.9
1927	DS	NNL	32	133	32	43	8	1	1	18	2	16	0	0.323	.282 (+15%)	.344 (+16%)	.392 (+7%)	.736 (+11%)	306.9
1929	DS	NNL	69	295	52	94	14	5	10	50	6	19	0	0.319	.289 (+10%)	.353 (+6%)	.415 (+21%)	.769 (+14%)	751.2
1931	HG	IND	25	93	11	27	3	1	1	16	0	5	0	0.290	.276 (+5%)	.338 (+1%)	.388 (-3%)	.726 (-1%)	-16.5
1932	WAP	EWL	21	73	12	18	1	2	0	5	4	13	0	0.247	.275 (-10%)	.335 (+12%)	.391 (-20%)	.726 (-5%)	-4.8
1934	BBS	NN2	6	20	7	8	0	0	0	3	1	3	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	100	74	125	232	37	33
3B	4	4	0	7	3	1
C	2	1	5	3	0	0
OF	382	310	498	37	41	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	DS	OF	57	54	73	8	5	1
1923	DS	2B	57	55	83	158	24	24
1923	DS	OF	16	13	21	0	0	0
1924	DS	2B	19	15	37	70	13	9
1924	DS	OF	37	36	55	4	3	0
1925	DS	2B	19	0	0	0	0	0
1925	DS	OF	61	0	0	0	0	0
1926	ABC	3B	4	4	0	7	3	1
1926	ABC	OF	37	37	67	1	2	0
1926	DS	2B	1	1	0	2	0	0
1926	DS	OF	22	21	45	5	3	2
1927	DS	OF	32	32	47	1	8	0
1929	DS	OF	69	69	105	13	14	4
1931	HG	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1931	HG	OF	25	25	42	2	2	0
1932	WAP	C	2	1	5	3	0	0
1932	WAP	OF	20	20	34	3	4	1
1934	BBS	2B	3	3	4	2	0	0
1934	BBS	OF	6	3	9	0	0	0