Jake Jones
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Jake Jones
| Born: | November 23, 1920 |
| Birthplace: | Epps, Louisiana |
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| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 197 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Other Teams: | Chicago White Sox 1941-1947 |
| Years with Boston: | 1947-1948 |
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Overall Career
James Murrell Jones (born November 23, 1920 in Epps, Louisiana) appeared briefly in 10 games with the Chicago White Sox before entering WWII in 1942. He returned to the White Sox in 1946 and had his only full season in 1947, hitting .237 with 19 home runs and 96 RBI for the White Sox and Boston Red Sox. Jones finished his career with the Red Sox in 1948. In his 5-year career, Jones appeared in 224 games, hitting .229 with 23 home runs and 117 RBI.
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Jones' Moments in the Sun
- June 15th, 1947: Just 24 hours after becoming a member of the Boston Red Sox, Jake Jones had a magical day in Boston's 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Browns. Launching two round-trippers in the second game of a double header, including a walk off Grand Slam, Jones endeared himself to Bostonians immediately.
- July 27th, 1947: Jake Jones of the Red Sox hits a foul ball along the third base line in the sixth inning. Browns pitcher Fred Sanford throws his glove at the ball to prevent it from rolling into fair territory. Umpire Cal Hubbard awards Jones a triple on the basis of the rule about intentionally thrown gloves. In 1954 the rule is changed so that it only applies to fair balls.
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Trivia
- Jones, a legit WWII fighter ace, shot down seven confirmed Japanese Zeros in the Pacitic.
- Lost much of his career to post traumatic stress.
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Transactions
June 14, 1947: Traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Boston Red Sox for Rudy York.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
