Willie Jones

Born: 7/1/1902 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'6"

Full name: William Walter Jones

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Biography

Willie Jones, born in 1902, is an active professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player. With a career spanning numerous seasons, Jones has played in 330 games and accumulated 272 hits, showcasing his steady presence at the plate with a batting average of .259. His offensive prowess includes 5 home runs and 127 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his team's success. Additionally, Jones has demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 5 stolen bases over his career. As a player in an evolving era of baseball, Willie Jones continues to leave his mark on the game, blending traditional skills with modern athleticism. His longevity and consistent performance underscore his importance in the current landscape of Major League Baseball, where he remains a valuable asset and a role model for younger players. Jones' journey reflects the changing dynamics of the sport and the enduring appeal of baseball as it adapts to new challenges and talents.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
330	1049	128	272	48	9	5	127	5	75	7	0.259	0.311	0.337	0.647	-2408.1

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1923	ACB	ECL	46	141	18	31	10	0	0	14	0	4	0	0.220	.282 (-22%)	.344 (-30%)	.390 (-25%)	.734 (-28%)	-719.9
1924	ACB	ECL	38	113	11	29	4	2	0	9	0	11	0	0.257	.283 (-10%)	.345 (-7%)	.389 (-16%)	.734 (-12%)	-224.0
1925	ACB	ECL	52	172	21	46	3	2	3	23	1	10	0	0.267	.288 (-7%)	.349 (-12%)	.407 (-11%)	.756 (-12%)	-381.4
1926	ACB	ECL	39	124	11	28	8	1	1	20	1	10	7	0.226	.279 (-19%)	.345 (-15%)	.390 (-15%)	.735 (-15%)	-339.3
1927	ACB	ECL	68	226	35	62	9	1	1	23	2	24	0	0.274	.282 (-3%)	.344 (+1%)	.392 (-14%)	.736 (-7%)	-245.5
1928	ACB	ECL	29	92	11	29	5	2	0	18	0	5	0	0.315	.280 (+12%)	.342 (+2%)	.395 (+4%)	.737 (+3%)	37.6
1929	ACB	ANL	44	145	14	37	8	1	0	16	1	8	0	0.255	.289 (-12%)	.353 (-17%)	.415 (-22%)	.769 (-20%)	-535.7
1930	HIL	IND	14	36	7	10	1	0	0	4	0	3	0	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	59	6	19	5	0	0	5	4	5	0.322

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1927	NWS	ACB	9	25	2	10	0	0	0	2	2	0	0.400
1926	NWS	ACB	10	34	4	9	5	0	0	3	2	5	0.265

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	2	15	2	0	0
2B	3	2	2	3	0	0
3B	1	0	0	1	1	0
C	307	235	1124	192	33	23
OF	8	7	9	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	ACB	C	42	39	184	33	5	1
1923	ACB	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0
1924	ACB	C	37	35	147	26	8	1
1924	ACB	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1925	ACB	C	51	0	0	0	0	0
1926	ACB	2B	2	2	2	3	0	0
1926	ACB	C	37	31	193	31	3	5
1926	ACB	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1927	ACB	1B	2	2	15	2	0	0
1927	ACB	C	66	65	304	52	8	9
1928	ACB	C	28	25	123	21	3	1
1929	ACB	C	37	32	148	26	6	5
1929	ACB	OF	3	3	4	1	0	0
1930	HIL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1930	HIL	3B	1	0	0	1	1	0
1930	HIL	C	9	8	25	3	0	1
1930	HIL	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0