Red Jones

Born: 11/2/1911 in Timpson, TX, USA

Died: 6/30/1974 in Lincoln, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1940-05-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Morris Elijah Jones

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Biography

Red Jones, born in 1911, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 16, 1940, to May 14, 1940. As a position player, he appeared in 12 games during his time in the league. Jones recorded 1 hit, contributing to a batting average of .091, and he drove in 1 run, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his short stint in the majors. While Jones’ playing career was limited, his presence in the game occurred during a transitional period in baseball, just prior to the outbreak of World War II, which would significantly impact player availability and the nature of the game. His time on the field, albeit brief, is a testament to the many players who aspired to reach the major leagues, representing an era characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	11	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.091	0.167	0.091	0.258	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 76.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.258 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 64.4% 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
1940	STL	NL	12	11	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	SLN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1