Ron Jones

Born: 6/11/1964 in Seguin, TX, USA

Died: 6/4/2006 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-08-26 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Ronald Glen Jones

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Biography

Ron Jones, born in 1964, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991. Over the course of his career, which spanned parts of four seasons, Jones appeared in 97 games, amassing a total of 65 hits. His offensive contributions included 13 home runs and 40 RBIs, culminating in a respectable batting average of .272. Although his speed on the base paths was limited, as evidenced by just one stolen base, Jones showcased a powerful bat that was particularly valuable during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period characterized by a transition in the game towards more offensive play. Jones' playing style combined solid contact hitting with occasional power, making him a reliable option in the lineup. He played during an era where the game was evolving, as teams increasingly focused on home runs and offensive production. While his career numbers may not have placed him among the game's elite, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his role in this dynamic period of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
97	239	27	65	10	1	13	40	1	22	33	0.272	0.330	0.485	0.815	516.8

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .485 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +27.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.815 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — +16.1% 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
1988	PHI	NL	33	124	15	36	6	1	8	26	0	2	14	0.290	.254 (+14%)	.317 (-7%)	.377 (+45%)	.695 (+21%)	322.6
1989	PHI	NL	12	31	7	9	0	0	2	4	1	9	1	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	PHI	NL	24	58	5	16	2	0	3	7	0	9	9	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.324 (+15%)	.385 (+21%)	.710 (+18%)	194.3
1991	PHI	NL	28	26	0	4	2	0	0	3	0	2	9	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0