Taylor Jones

Born: 12/6/1993 in Kent, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-07-26 | Final Game: 2022-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Taylor Michael Jones

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Biography

Taylor Jones, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2020 until his retirement in 2022. Primarily serving as a position player, Jones played in a total of 43 games, showcasing a blend of power and contact ability during his brief career. Over his time in the league, he recorded 29 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .234. Despite his limited appearances, Jones contributed to his team's offensive efforts and demonstrated the potential that led to his selection at the professional level. Jones's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on analytics and power-hitting. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his role as a versatile player was significant, particularly in a league that often required adaptability and depth. With no stolen bases recorded, Jones's playing style leaned more towards traditional hitting strategies rather than speed on the basepaths. After his final game on August 1, 2022, he left the field with a commendable record for a player navigating the competitive landscape of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
43	124	14	29	9	1	3	19	0	5	36	0.234	0.260	0.395	0.655	-193.9

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2020	HOU	AL	7	21	3	4	1	0	1	3	1	7	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	HOU	AL	35	102	11	25	8	1	2	16	4	29	0.245	.243 (+1%)	.317 (-15%)	.410 (-2%)	.727 (-8%)	-193.9
2022	HOU	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0