Lynn Jones

Born: 1/1/1953 in Meadville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-13 | Final Game: 1986-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Lynn Morris Jones

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Biography

Lynn Jones was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1979 to 1986, primarily serving as a position player. Born in 1953, Jones played a total of 527 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills across various roles on the field. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 239 hits and recorded a batting average of .252. Known for his speed and base-running ability, he stole 13 bases and contributed 91 RBIs, alongside 7 home runs. Jones's playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to see the effects of free agency and the emergence of more athletic, versatile players. His contributions to his teams were marked by a blend of solid hitting and reliable defense, making him a valuable asset during his tenure in the league. After retiring from professional baseball on October 4, 1986, Lynn Jones left behind a legacy as a hardworking player who played a key role in the competitive landscape of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
527	947	109	239	34	5	7	91	13	73	86	0.252	0.308	0.321	0.629	-1935.4

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1979	DET	AL	95	213	33	63	8	0	4	26	9	17	22	0.296	.265 (+11%)	.329 (+6%)	.397 (-2%)	.727 (+2%)	101.0
1980	DET	AL	30	55	9	14	2	2	0	6	1	10	5	0.255	.264 (-4%)	.326 (+11%)	.387 (-6%)	.714 (+2%)	33.9
1981	DET	AL	71	174	19	45	5	0	2	19	1	18	10	0.259	.255 (+1%)	.320 (+3%)	.368 (-13%)	.688 (-6%)	-125.0
1982	DET	AL	58	139	15	31	3	1	0	14	0	7	14	0.223	.261 (-15%)	.324 (-20%)	.388 (-33%)	.712 (-27%)	-667.5
1983	DET	AL	49	64	9	17	1	2	0	6	1	3	6	0.266	.260 (+2%)	.324 (-8%)	.389 (-12%)	.714 (-10%)	-121.3
1984	KCR	AL	47	103	11	31	6	0	1	10	1	4	9	0.301	.259 (+16%)	.322 (+2%)	.384 (+1%)	.707 (+2%)	15.7
1985	KCR	AL	110	152	12	32	7	0	0	9	0	8	15	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.323 (-19%)	.390 (-34%)	.714 (-28%)	-800.6
1986	KCR	AL	67	47	1	6	2	0	0	1	0	6	5	0.128	—	—	—	—	-371.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	8	1	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.375

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	AVG
1985	ALCS	KCA	5	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1985	WS	KCA	6	3	0	2	1	1	0.667
1984	ALCS	KCA	3	5	1	1	0	0	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	455	208	572	15	10	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	DET	OF	84	52	142	3	3	1
1980	DET	OF	17	10	31	0	0	0
1981	DET	OF	60	45	85	5	1	2
1982	DET	OF	56	31	86	3	0	2
1983	DET	OF	31	9	28	2	1	0
1984	KCA	OF	45	24	51	0	2	0
1985	KCA	OF	100	28	115	2	2	1
1986	KCA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1986	KCA	OF	62	9	34	0	1	0