Brandon Jones (baseball)
| Brandon Jones | |||
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| Outfielder | |||
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Born: December 10, 1983 Panama City, Florida | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| September 16, 2007, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| May 4, 2009, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2009 season) | |||
| Batting average | .257 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 22 | ||
| Teams | |||
Brandon Lamon Jones (born December 10, 1983) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He previously played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves from 2007-2009. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, Jones bats left-handed and throws right-handed.
Career
Atlanta Braves
Jones was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 24th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft out of Wewahitchka High School in Wewahitchka, Florida. Entering 2007, he was rated by Baseball America as the number four prospect in the Braves organization. Days after leading the Triple-A Richmond Braves to the 2007 Governors' Cup championship in the International League, Jones made his big league debut on September 16, 2007, going hitless in four at bats. On September 17, Jones collected his first major league RBI. He got his first career base hit on September 28, a double, against the Houston Astros. He returned to Richmond to play in the Triple-A Championship Game, getting one hit in a losing effort. On June 11, 2008, he was recalled by the Braves from Richmond. Jones hit his first major league home run off Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim starter Ervin Santana on June 14. The Braves designated Jones for assignment on January 12, 2010, to open up a roster spot for Eric Hinske.[1]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On January 19, he was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[2]
Detroit Tigers
On August 2, 2010, Jones was traded by the Pirates to the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named later.[3] He was assigned to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves.
Milwaukee Brewers
On January 4, 2011, Jones signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He played 68 games for the Double-A Huntsville Stars before being released.
Independent Leagues
Jones finished the 2011 season with the Lancaster Barnstormers. He started the 2012 season with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association.
Jones signed with the York Revolution for the 2015 season. Jones was later traded to the Lancaster Barnstormers, his second time with Lancaster. Jones was later traded to the Bridgeport Bluefish. He retired on August 6, 2015.
References
- ↑ O'Brien, David. "Braves add Hinske, human good-luck charm." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 11 June 2008. Retrieved on 5 February 2011.
- ↑ Bowmanh, Mark. "Tuesday's news: Moylan and Brandon Jones." Archived January 24, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. Bowman's Blog. 19 January 2010. Retrieved on 5 February 2011.
- ↑ Beck, Jason. "Tigers acquire Brandon Jones from Pirates." Beck's Blog. 3 August 2010. Retrieved on 5 February 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)