Sheldon Jones

Born: 2/2/1922 in Tecumseh, NE, USA

Died: 4/18/1991 in Greenville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-09 | Final Game: 1953-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Sheldon Leslie Jones

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Biography

Sheldon Jones was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 until 1953. Born in 1922, Jones made his mark during a transformative period in baseball, shortly after World War II, when the sport began to evolve and attract a new generation of fans. Throughout his career, he demonstrated a solid level of consistency on the mound, finishing with a career record of 54-57 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 413 strikeouts, alongside 12 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Jones's playing style was characterized by a combination of skillful pitching and a competitive spirit, which earned him respect among his peers during the late 1940s and early 1950s. As the game transitioned into the modern era, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he played for. Although his career was relatively brief, Jones remains a figure of interest for baseball historians, reflecting the challenges and achievements of pitchers in his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
54	57	260	101	33	4	12	920.0	909	405	90	413	413	3.96	0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.99 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
1946	NY1	NL	1	2	6	4	1	0	0	28.0	21	10	17	24	3.21	3.59 (+10%)	-751.4
1947	NY1	NL	2	2	15	6	0	0	0	55.7	51	24	29	24	3.88	3.97 (+2%)	-75.7
1948	NY1	NL	16	8	55	21	8	1	5	201.3	204	75	90	82	3.35	4.10 (+18%)	-1677.2
1949	NY1	NL	15	12	42	27	11	1	0	207.3	198	77	88	79	3.34	4.12 (+19%)	-1301.8
1950	NY1	NL	13	16	40	28	11	2	2	199.0	188	102	90	97	4.61	4.36 (-6%)	-2134.0
1951	NY1	NL	6	11	41	12	2	0	4	120.3	119	57	52	58	4.26	4.04 (-6%)	-518.4
1952	BSN	NL	1	4	39	1	0	0	1	70.0	81	37	31	40	4.76	3.70 (-28%)	-714.6
1953	CHC	NL	0	2	22	2	0	0	0	38.3	47	23	16	9	5.40	4.14 (-31%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
260	257	12	35	4	3	0	13	0	7	71	0.136	0.159	0.175	0.334	-1741.6

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.334 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1946	NY1	NL	6	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	NY1	NL	15	16	0	2	0	0	1	0	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	NY1	NL	55	64	5	13	3	1	6	1	19	0.203	.263 (-23%)	.340 (-37%)	.379 (-26%)	.719 (-31%)	-376.8
1949	NY1	NL	42	66	2	8	0	1	1	0	15	0.121	.262 (-54%)	.343 (-65%)	.384 (-61%)	.727 (-63%)	-733.3
1950	NY1	NL	40	57	3	6	0	0	3	5	22	0.105	.265 (-60%)	.346 (-49%)	.401 (-74%)	.747 (-62%)	-631.4
1951	NY1	NL	41	31	1	3	1	1	1	1	6	0.097	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	BSN	NL	39	8	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	CHC	NL	22	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0