Jahmai Jones | |
---|---|
New York Yankees – No. 14 | |
Outfielder / Second baseman | |
Born: Roswell, Georgia, U.S. | August 4, 1997|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 31, 2020, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
MLB statistics (through May 23,2024) | |
Batting average | .185 |
Home runs | 1 |
Runs batted in | 8 |
Teams | |
|
Jahmai Fitzgerald Jones (born August 4,1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder and second baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2020 and has also played for the Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers.
Jones attended the Wesleyan School in Peachtree Corners,Georgia. As a senior,he hit .464 with eight home runs,21 runs batted in (RBIs),and 40 stolen bases and was named the Gwinnett Daily Post Baseball Player of the Year. [1] He was selected by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the second round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. [2]
Jones made his professional debut with the Arizona League Angels and spent all of 2015 there,posting a .244 batting average with two home runs,20 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. In 2016,Jones started the season with the Orem Owlz and was promoted to the Burlington Bees during the season. [3] He finished 2016 batting .302 with four home runs,30 RBIs and twenty stolen bases in 64 games between both clubs.
In 2017,Jones played for both Burlington and the Inland Empire 66ers,posting a combined .282 batting average with 14 home runs,47 RBIs,27 stolen bases and a .794 OPS in 127 games. In 2018,Jones played with Inland and the Mobile BayBears,slashing .239/.337/.380 with 10 home runs,55 RBIs,and 24 stolen bases in 123 games. [4] In 2019,Jones spent the season with the Mobile BayBears, [5] batting .234/.308/.324 with five home runs,fifty RBIs,and nine stolen bases over 130 games. Following the season,he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox, [6] and also,he was added to the Angeles 40-man roster. [7]
On August 31,2020,Jones made his MLB debut as a pinch runner. [8] On September 26,2020,Jones got his first career hit off of Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
On February 2,2021,Jones was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for pitcher Alex Cobb. [9] He was assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides to begin the season. [10] He underwent Tommy John surgery on May 27,2022,and was designated for assignment on May 28. [11] [12] He was released on June 3. [13] In 67 official at-bats with Baltimore in 2021,he batted .149 with 3 RBIs,4 walks and 5 runs.
Jones signed a two-year minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 23,2022. [14] In 62 games for the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers in 2023,he had a .293 batting average with nine home runs and 34 RBI. On July 1,2023,he opted out of his minor league contract and became a free agent. [15] [16]
On July 3,2023,Jones signed a major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and was added to their active roster. The very same day,Jones recorded his first hit as a Brewer - a game tying,three RBI double. [17] In seven total games for Milwaukee,he went 2–for–10 (.200) with three RBI and one stolen base. Jones was designated for assignment on February 21,2024,following the re–signing of Brandon Woodruff. [18]
On February 28,2024,Jones was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees. [19] He made the Yankees' Opening Day roster. [20] Jones hit his first major league home run on May 12. [21]
His father,Andre Jones,played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions. [22] He died in 2011 due to a brain aneurysm. [23] His brother,T. J. Jones,was an NFL wide receiver. [24] His other brother,Malachi Jones,plays in the National Arena League (NAL) for the Albany Empire. [25]
Bob Kelly Abreu,nicknamed "El Comedulce" and "La Leche",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Mets.
Jerry Wayne Hairston Jr. is an American former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles,Chicago Cubs,Texas Rangers,Cincinnati Reds,New York Yankees,San Diego Padres,Washington Nationals,Milwaukee Brewers,and Los Angeles Dodgers. He played every position except pitcher and catcher during his baseball career. He is the grandson of former major leaguer Sam Hairston,the son of former major leaguer Jerry Hairston Sr.,and the brother of Scott Hairston.
Michael Anthony Easler,nicknamed "the Hit Man",is an American former professional baseball outfielder,designated hitter,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,California Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees,and Philadelphia Phillies,from 1973 to 1987.
Alonza Benjamin Bumbry is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres from 1972 through 1985. Bumbry was the 1973 American League Rookie of the Year,and went on to be an All-Star and World Series champion. He is an inductee of the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Prior to his major league career,Bumbry served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Bronze Star.
Steven Wayne Pearce is an American former professional baseball left fielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Baltimore Orioles,Houston Astros,New York Yankees,Tampa Bay Rays,Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox. Pearce is only the second player in MLB history to have played for every team in the American League East,the first being Kelly Johnson. He is also the first and only player to have hit two walk-off grand slams in the span of a single week.
Trayvon Andrew Dwayne Robinson is an American professional baseball left fielder and hitting coach for the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners in 2011 and 2012.
Ji-man Choi is a South Korean professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman in the New York Mets organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,New York Yankees,Milwaukee Brewers,Tampa Bay Rays,Pittsburgh Pirates,and San Diego Padres.
César David Puello Santana is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,Tampa Bay Rays,and Miami Marlins. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg),he bats and throws right-handed.
Jonathan Rafael Villar Roque is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,Baltimore Orioles,Miami Marlins,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Mets,Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels. Prior to 2017,Villar was primarily a shortstop.
Quintin Lonell Berry is an American former professional baseball outfielder who is the first base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Chicago Cubs,and Milwaukee Brewers.
Jesmuel JoséValentín,is a Puerto Rican professional baseball second baseman and shortstop who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jorge Luis Mateo is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2020 for the San Diego Padres.
Domingo Junior Leyba Santana is a Dominican professional baseball infielder for the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles.
Jakob Christopher Bauers is an American professional baseball first baseman,outfielder,and designated hitter for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Cleveland Guardians,Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees. He bats and throws left-handed.
Richard Allen Martin is an American professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles. He attended the University of Florida and played college baseball for the Florida Gators before the Oakland Athletics selected him in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft.
Drew Hamilton Jackson is an American former professional baseball shortstop. He played college baseball for Stanford University. The Seattle Mariners selected Jackson in the fifth round of the 2015 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics.
Patrick Ryne Valaika is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles.
Michael Hermosillo is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs. Hermosillo was drafted by the Angels in the 28th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut in 2018.
Timothy Donald Locastro is an American professional baseball outfielder in the San Diego Padres organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Arizona Diamondbacks,New York Yankees,and New York Mets. He holds the MLB record for most consecutive successful stolen bases to start a career,with 29.
Jason Martin is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Texas Rangers,and in the KBO League for the NC Dinos.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)