Tex Jones, baseball player, 1911-1911

Tex Jones

Born: 8/4/1885 in Marion, KS, USA

Died: 2/26/1938 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-13 | Final Game: 1911-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: William Roderick Jones

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Biography

Tex Jones, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, spanned the early part of the 20th century. He played in the major leagues from April 13, 1911, to April 23, 1911, during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a focus on offense. As a position player, Jones appeared in a total of 9 games, demonstrating a mix of skill and determination on the field. Throughout his short career, Jones recorded 6 hits, resulting in a batting average of .194. He contributed to his team with 4 RBIs and managed to steal a base, showcasing his speed and base-running capability. While he did not hit any home runs, his performance reflected the competitive nature of the era and the challenges faced by players during this transitional period in baseball history. Despite the limited opportunities, Tex Jones remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 31 4 6 1 0 0 4 1 3 5 0.194 0.265 0.226 0.491 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.491 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 29.2% 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
1911 CHW AL 9 31 4 6 1 0 0 4 1 3 5 0.194 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 0 96 12 0 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 CHA 1B 9 0 96 12 0 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 9