Ross Jones, baseball player, 1984-1987

Ross Jones

Born: 1/14/1960 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-02 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ross A. Jones

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Biography

Ross Jones was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 until his retirement in 1987. As a position player, Jones had a brief career that spanned parts of four seasons, during which he appeared in 67 games. He recorded 32 hits, contributing to a batting average of .221. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 11 runs and successfully stole one base, showcasing his speed on the base paths. Jones played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by evolving playing styles and strategies. His time in the league coincided with the rise of power hitters and a more aggressive offensive approach, which made his lack of home runs noteworthy. Despite his limited impact statistically, Jones's perseverance in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball highlighted the challenges faced by players who strived to make their mark in the sport. After his playing career concluded on October 4, 1987, Jones remained a part of baseball lore, remembered for his contributions during a distinctive era in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 145 12 32 5 2 0 11 1 8 23 0.221 0.261 0.283 0.544 -407.2

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1984 NYN NL 17 10 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1986 SEA AL 11 21 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1987 KCR AL 39 114 10 29 4 2 0 10 1 5 15 0.254 .262 (-3%) .331 (-14%) .415 (-22%) .746 (-18%) -407.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 1 5 6 0 3
3B 3 2 3 3 0 1
SS 46 37 47 120 5 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 NYN 2B 1 0 0 2 0 1
1984 NYN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1984 NYN SS 6 0 0 5 1 1
1986 SEA 2B 3 0 1 2 0 0
1986 SEA 3B 2 2 3 3 0 1
1986 SEA SS 4 2 5 6 0 1
1987 KCA 2B 3 1 4 2 0 2
1987 KCA SS 36 35 42 109 4 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 3
Shortstop 46
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 KCA AL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $65,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Wolfson Campus Miami FL 1977, 1978
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 1979, 1980