Nate Jones

Born: 1/28/1986 in Butler, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-04-08 | Final Game: 2021-06-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Nathan Andrew Jones

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Biography

Nate Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2021. Born in 1986, Jones showcased his skills primarily as a relief pitcher, developing a reputation for his effective fastball and slider combination during his career. He played for teams including the Chicago White Sox, where he spent the majority of his tenure, and was recognized for his ability to strike out hitters, finishing his career with a total of 355 strikeouts. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22-16 and maintained a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.45. Jones’s career spanned a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a heightened emphasis on bullpen specialization and the evolving role of relief pitchers in game strategy. While he recorded 9 saves, his contributions often extended beyond traditional save situations, as he was frequently called upon to navigate high-leverage innings. His performance on the mound earned him respect among peers and fans alike, making him a valuable asset to his teams throughout his career. After retiring in June 2021, Jones left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who adapted to the changing demands of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	16	325	0	0	0	9	329.0	286	126	40	128	355	3.45	0

Career ERA 3.45 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 16.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2012	CHW	AL	8	0	65	0	71.7	67	19	32	65	2.39	4.01 (+41%)	-
2013	CHW	AL	4	5	70	0	78.0	69	36	26	89	4.15	3.87 (-7%)	-
2014	CHW	AL	0	0	2	0	0.0	2	4	3	0	0.00	—	-
2015	CHW	AL	2	2	19	0	19.0	12	7	6	27	3.32	3.96 (+16%)	-
2016	CHW	AL	5	3	71	3	70.7	48	18	15	80	2.29	4.19 (+45%)	-
2017	CHW	AL	1	0	11	0	11.7	9	3	6	15	2.31	4.36 (+47%)	-
2018	CHW	AL	2	2	33	5	30.0	28	10	15	32	3.00	4.15 (+28%)	-
2019	CHW	AL	0	1	13	1	10.3	10	4	7	10	3.48	4.51 (+23%)	-
2020	CIN	NL	0	1	21	0	18.7	25	13	6	23	6.27	4.45 (-41%)	-488.0
2021	ATL	NL	0	2	12	0	10.3	8	4	10	7	3.48	4.27 (+18%)	-1169.5
2021	LAD	NL	0	0	8	0	8.7	8	8	2	7	8.31	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
325	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2012	CHW	AL	65	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2013	CHW	AL	70	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	CHW	AL	2	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2015	CHW	AL	19	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2016	CHW	AL	71	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2017	CHW	AL	11	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2018	CHW	AL	33	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2019	CHW	AL	13	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2020	CIN	NL	21	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2021	ATL	NL	12	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2021	LAD	NL	8	1	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	325	0	13	35	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
2012	CHA	P	65	6	6	1	1
2013	CHA	P	70	2	8	0	0
2014	CHA	P	2	0	0	0	0
2015	CHA	P	19	1	3	0	0
2016	CHA	P	71	3	13	1	0
2017	CHA	P	11	0	2	0	0
2018	CHA	P	33	0	2	0	0
2019	CHA	P	13	0	1	0	1
2020	CIN	P	21	0	0	0	0
2021	ATL	P	12	1	0	0	0
2021	LAN	P	8	0	0	0	0