Nolan Jones

Nolan Jones
Cleveland Indians
Shortstop
Born: (1998-05-07) May 7, 1998
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Nolan Allen Jones (born May 7, 1998) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Cleveland Indians organization.

Career

Jones attended Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Cornwells Heights, Bensalem, Pennsylvania. He played shortstop in high school. Jones hit a home run in his final high school at-bat. [1]

Jones was considered a top prospect for the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft.[2][3][4][5] The Cleveland Indians selected Jones in the second round of the draft.[6] On July 1, Jones signed with the Indians for a $2.25 million signing bonus.[7]

Jones struck out swinging on his first career at-bat for the AZL Indians. He finished his first professional game 2-2, with two walks and an error at shortstop. He finished his first professional season with a .257 batting average in 109 at bats. Jones began 2017 with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.

Jones hit his first career homerun at Monongalia County Ballpark in a 6-3 win over the West Virginia Black Bears on June 29, 2017.

Personal

His brother, Peyton Jones, was considered a prospect for the 2016 NHL Draft.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Grotz, Bob. "BASEBALL:Holy Ghost Prep’s Jones leaves lasting mark on area fans - Bucks Sports - BucksLocalNews.com".
  2. ↑ "Holy Ghost Prep's Nolan Jones a potential first-round pick in MLB Draft".
  3. ↑ "For Nolan Jones, strength has led to a surge on MLB draft boards".
  4. ↑ "Holy Ghost Prep SS Nolan Jones A Possible First-Round Selection".
  5. ↑ "Holy Ghost Prep's Jones could have big decision to make".
  6. ↑ http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2016/06/30/bucks_sports/doc575acd1cbe5cb024520276.txt
  7. ↑ http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2016/07/02/bucks_sports/doc5777c8a826c79331167640.txt
  8. ↑ Apody, Jamie (May 12, 2016). "Holy Ghost Prep brothers eyeing MLB, NHL drafts".
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