Mack Jones

Born: 11/6/1938 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 6/8/2004 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-07-13 | Final Game: 1971-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Mack F. Jones

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Biography

Mack Jones was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1961 to 1971, during an era marked by the transition from the post-deadball period into a more power-oriented game. Born in 1938, Jones played primarily as a position player and made significant contributions to his teams over the course of 1,002 games. He showcased a balanced offensive skill set, finishing his career with 778 hits, 133 home runs, and 415 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .252. Known for his speed on the bases, Jones recorded 65 stolen bases throughout his career, highlighting his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility. His playing style reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball during the 1960s, as players began to embrace a combination of power and speed. Jones's contributions on the field left a lasting impression, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, symbolizing the athleticism and competitive spirit of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1002	3091	485	778	132	31	133	415	65	383	756	0.252	0.347	0.444	0.790	9568.1

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +19.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.790 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +14.8% above 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
1961	ATL	NL	28	104	13	24	3	2	0	12	4	12	28	0.231	.258 (-11%)	.328 (-2%)	.399 (-25%)	.727 (-15%)	-228.5
1962	ATL	NL	91	333	51	85	17	4	10	36	5	44	100	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.326 (+9%)	.393 (+7%)	.719 (+8%)	573.0
1963	ATL	NL	93	228	36	50	11	4	3	22	8	26	59	0.219	.246 (-11%)	.308 (+3%)	.371 (-8%)	.680 (-3%)	-68.5
1965	ATL	NL	143	504	78	132	18	7	31	75	8	29	122	0.262	.245 (+7%)	.310 (avg)	.371 (+37%)	.682 (+20%)	1748.2
1966	ATL	NL	118	417	60	110	14	1	23	66	16	39	85	0.264	.248 (+6%)	.309 (+8%)	.376 (+24%)	.685 (+17%)	1331.5
1967	ATL	NL	140	454	72	115	23	4	17	50	10	64	108	0.253	.242 (+5%)	.306 (+16%)	.357 (+21%)	.663 (+19%)	1759.9
1968	CIN	NL	103	234	40	59	9	1	10	34	2	28	46	0.252	.236 (+7%)	.298 (+14%)	.340 (+26%)	.638 (+20%)	854.5
1969	WSN	NL	135	455	73	123	23	5	22	79	6	67	110	0.270	.248 (+9%)	.320 (+18%)	.369 (+32%)	.689 (+26%)	2408.4
1970	WSN	NL	108	271	51	65	11	3	14	32	5	59	74	0.240	.253 (-6%)	.325 (+22%)	.385 (+19%)	.711 (+20%)	1344.0
1971	WSN	NL	43	91	11	15	3	0	3	9	1	15	24	0.165	.249 (-34%)	.316 (-6%)	.365 (-19%)	.682 (-13%)	-154.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	871	789	1529	27	38	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	ML1	OF	26	24	45	2	0	1
1962	ML1	OF	91	90	142	3	4	0
1963	ML1	OF	80	53	135	1	3	0
1965	ML1	OF	133	124	239	2	5	2
1966	ATL	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1966	ATL	OF	112	109	251	1	5	0
1967	ATL	OF	126	123	252	7	4	1
1968	CIN	OF	60	47	82	1	1	0
1969	MON	OF	129	125	226	6	10	0
1970	MON	OF	87	70	118	3	4	1
1971	MON	OF	27	24	39	1	2	0