Tracy Jones, baseball player, 1986-1991

Tracy Jones

Born: 3/31/1961 in Hawthorne, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-04-07 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Tracy Donald Jones

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Biography

Tracy Jones was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1991. Born in 1961, Jones made his debut in a competitive era that saw the rise of power hitters and an evolving approach to the game. Over the course of his career, he played in 493 games, amassing 356 hits and demonstrating a solid offensive presence with a batting average of .273. His ability to contribute both with the bat and on the basepaths was evident, as he recorded 27 home runs and 164 RBIs, while also stealing 62 bases. Jones was known for his versatility and athleticism, which allowed him to fit into various roles on the field. His career spanned a transformative time in baseball, bridging the gap between the more traditional styles of play and the increasing emphasis on speed and power. After concluding his MLB career on October 6, 1991, Jones left an impression as a reliable player who contributed to his teams with hustle and determination.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
493 1303 173 356 56 6 27 164 62 100 140 0.273 0.329 0.388 0.716 67.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1986 CIN NL 46 86 16 30 3 0 2 10 7 9 5 0.349 .257 (+35%) .325 (+25%) .395 (+15%) .720 (+19%) 311.8
1987 CIN NL 117 359 53 104 17 3 10 44 31 23 40 0.290 .262 (+10%) .331 (+1%) .415 (+5%) .746 (+3%) 158.6
1988 CIN NL 37 83 9 19 1 0 1 9 9 8 6 0.229 .254 (-10%) .317 (-4%) .377 (-27%) .695 (-16%) -192.0
1988 WSN NL 53 141 20 47 5 1 2 15 9 12 12 0.333 .254 (+31%) .317 (+23%) .377 (+13%) .695 (+17%) -192.0
1989 SFG NL 40 97 5 18 4 0 0 12 2 5 14 0.186 .254 (-27%) .319 (-27%) .375 (-40%) .694 (-34%) -538.7
1989 DET AL 46 158 17 41 10 0 3 26 1 16 16 0.259 .254 (+2%) .319 (+2%) .375 (+1%) .694 (+2%) -538.7
1990 DET AL 50 118 15 27 4 1 4 9 1 6 13 0.229 .257 (-11%) .324 (-13%) .385 (-1%) .710 (-6%) -143.0
1990 SEA AL 25 86 8 26 4 0 2 15 0 3 12 0.302 .257 (+17%) .324 (+5%) .385 (+9%) .710 (+7%) -143.0
1991 SEA AL 79 175 30 44 8 1 3 24 2 18 22 0.251 .255 (-2%) .323 (-1%) .384 (-6%) .708 (-4%) -110.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 3 0 0 0
OF 334 258 552 8 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CIN 1B 2 0 3 0 0 0
1986 CIN OF 24 16 43 1 0 0
1987 CIN OF 95 79 189 2 2 0
1988 CIN OF 25 19 42 0 2 0
1988 MON OF 43 32 54 2 0 0
1989 SFN OF 30 20 35 0 0 0
1989 DET OF 36 33 72 0 1 0
1990 DET OF 27 19 37 3 2 0
1990 SEA OF 18 17 31 0 0 0
1991 SEA OF 36 23 49 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 231
Center Field 52
Right Field 83
Designated Hitter 70

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 SEA AL $525,000
1990 DET AL $375,000
1989 SFN NL $300,000
1988 CIN NL $157,500
1987 CIN NL $80,000
1986 CIN NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $1,497,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 1980, 1981, 1982