Mike Jones

Born: 7/6/1865 in Hamilton, ON, CAN

Died: 3/24/1894 in Hamilton, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1890-08-01 | Final Game: 1890-08-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Michael Jones

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Biography

Mike Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the underhand pitching of the deadball era to a more modern style. Born in 1865, he had a brief but notable career that spanned from August 1 to August 12, 1890. During this short stint, he demonstrated his capabilities on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.27, reflecting his effectiveness as a pitcher during his appearances. Jones recorded a total of 6 strikeouts over his career, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters in an era when pitching was becoming increasingly competitive. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions during his playing days were part of the larger evolution of baseball pitching strategies. His brief involvement in the game exemplified the era's burgeoning talent and set the stage for future generations of pitchers who would follow in his footsteps.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	3	3	2	0	0	22.0	21	8	2	9	6	3.27	0

Career ERA 3.27 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 15.7% better 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
1890	LS2	AA	2	0	3	3	2	0	0	22.0	21	8	9	6	3.27	3.88 (+16%)	-495.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	9	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.444	0.545	0.444	0.990	0.0

Career AVG .444 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +70.8% above league average.

Career OBP .545 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +62.0% above league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +26.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.990 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +43.9% 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
1890	LS2	AA	3	9	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	2	4	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	LS2	P	3	0	2	4	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3