Steve Jones, baseball player, 1967-1969

Steve Jones

Born: 4/22/1941 in Huntington Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-08-15 | Final Game: 1969-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Steven Howell Jones

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Biography

Steve Jones, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from August 15, 1967, to September 21, 1969. Jones played during a transformative era in baseball that saw the sport evolving both on and off the field. His time in Major League Baseball coincided with the late 1960s, a period marked by dominant pitching performances and the emergence of new strategies that would shape the future of the game. Throughout his career, Jones compiled a record of 5-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44, showcasing his role as a reliable option on the mound. He recorded a total of 59 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to induce swings and misses, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Known for his competitive spirit and determination, Jones contributed to his teams with a solid pitching repertoire, helping to navigate the challenges presented by some of the era's most formidable hitters. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the competitive nature of the sport during a pivotal time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 7 38 7 0 0 0 81.0 74 40 7 43 59 4.44 0

Career ERA 4.44 vs. league average 3.32 across their career seasons — 33.9% worse than 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
1967 CHW AL 2 2 11 3 0 0 0 25.7 21 12 12 17 4.21 3.30 (-27%) -
1968 WS2 AL 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 10.7 8 7 7 11 5.91 2.98 (-98%) -792.5
1969 KCR AL 2 3 20 4 0 0 0 44.7 45 21 24 31 4.23 3.61 (-17%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 13 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.154 0.267 0.231 0.497 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 25.3% 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
1967 CHW AL 11 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1968 WS2 AL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 KCR AL 20 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 38 7 7 10 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 CHA P 11 3 0 4 1 0
1968 WS2 P 7 0 0 0 1 0
1969 KCA P 20 4 7 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 38

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Whittier College Whittier CA 1960, 1961