Percy Jones, baseball player, 1920-1930

Percy Jones

Born: 10/28/1899 in Harwood, TX, USA

Died: 3/18/1979 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-08-06 | Final Game: 1930-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Percy Lee Jones

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Biography

Percy Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1920 until 1930. Born in 1899, Jones's career spanned a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Throughout his time on the mound, he compiled a record of 53 wins and 57 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. His ability to strike out batters was notable; he recorded a total of 381 strikeouts over his career, complemented by 6 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Jones's playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as pitchers began to adapt to the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions on the field were significant during a decade that saw the rise of several legendary players and teams. After retiring in 1930, Jones left an imprint on the game, having navigated the challenges of a competitive era and contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 57 251 113 49 8 6 1026.0 1137 495 53 494 381 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — near 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
1920 CHC NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7.0 15 9 3 0 11.57 — -
1921 CHC NL 3 5 32 3 1 0 0 98.7 116 50 39 46 4.56 4.02 (-13%) -
1922 CHC NL 8 9 44 24 7 2 1 162.0 197 86 68 45 4.78 4.18 (-14%) -
1925 CHC NL 6 6 28 13 6 1 0 124.0 123 64 71 60 4.65 4.55 (-2%) -
1926 CHC NL 12 7 30 20 10 2 2 160.3 151 55 90 80 3.09 4.11 (+25%) -
1927 CHC NL 7 8 30 11 5 1 0 112.7 123 51 72 37 4.07 4.08 (avg) -
1928 CHC NL 10 6 39 18 9 1 3 154.0 167 69 56 41 4.03 4.13 (+2%) -
1929 BSN NL 7 15 35 22 11 1 0 188.3 219 97 84 69 4.64 4.60 (-1%) -2196.9
1930 PIT NL 0 1 9 2 0 0 0 19.0 26 14 11 3 6.63 4.80 (-38%) -1313.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
252 324 17 63 6 0 0 26 1 12 97 0.194 0.223 0.213 0.436 -1112.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .223 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.436 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 41.4% 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
1920 CHC NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1921 CHC NL 32 27 1 6 0 0 0 3 0 1 14 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1922 CHC NL 44 47 2 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 18 0.085 — — — — 0.0
1925 CHC NL 28 39 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1926 CHC NL 30 50 4 13 4 0 0 6 0 5 15 0.260 .279 (-7%) .345 (-5%) .390 (-13%) .735 (-9%) -78.5
1927 CHC NL 30 40 3 14 1 0 0 4 0 0 11 0.350 — — — — 0.0
1928 CHC NL 39 56 1 11 0 0 0 5 1 2 11 0.196 .280 (-30%) .342 (-35%) .395 (-50%) .737 (-43%) -415.6
1929 BSN NL 36 61 4 9 1 0 0 3 0 2 16 0.148 .289 (-49%) .353 (-51%) .415 (-61%) .769 (-56%) -618.0
1930 PIT NL 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 251 0 35 243 17 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 CHN P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1921 CHN P 32 0 6 14 0 0
1922 CHN P 44 0 3 42 4 1
1925 CHN P 28 0 4 38 3 1
1926 CHN P 30 0 2 34 5 0
1927 CHN P 30 0 3 33 2 2
1928 CHN P 39 0 3 36 2 2
1929 BSN P 35 0 14 42 1 2
1930 PIT P 9 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 251