Brandon Jones (baseball)

Brandon Jones
Brandon Jones
	Left fielder
	Born: December 10, 1983 (age 40); Panama City, Florida, U.S.
	Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
	September 16, 2007, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
	May 4, 2009, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Batting average	.257
Home runs	1
Runs batted in	22
Teams
	Atlanta Braves (2007–2009);

Brandon Lamon Jones (born December 10, 1983) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves from 2007 to 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.

Lancaster Barnstormers

Jones finished the 2011 season with the Lancaster Barnstormers. In 57 games he hit .268/.350/.361 with 4 home runs, 22 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

Kansas City T-Bones

He started the 2012 season with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association. In 97 games he hit .326/.393/.524 with 14 home runs, 73 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

Jones played for Kansas City in the 2013 season as well. In 42 games he struggled immensely hitting .197/.289/.309 with 2 home runs and 14 RBIs.

New Jersey Jackals

On July 4, 2013, Jones was traded to the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-AM League. In 46 games he hit .263/.335/.343 with 2 home runs, 27 RBIs and 1 stolen base.

Sioux Falls Canaries

Jones signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association for the 2014 season. In 94 games he hit .270/.326/.368 with 6 home runs and 47 RBIs.

York Revolution

On April 3, 2015, Jones signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 20. In 23 games he struggled hitting .218/.322/.333 with 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 3 stolen bases.

Lancaster Barnstormers (second stint)=

On May 20, 2015, Jones signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 40 games he hit .257/.311/.329 with 2 home runs, 13 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

Bridgeport Bluefish

On July 11, 2015, Jones was traded to the Bridgeport Bluefish. He retired on August 6, 2015. In 22 games he hit .243/.341/.284 with 0 home runs, 5 RBIs and 1 stolen base.

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." Archived 2011-01-20 at the Wayback Machine Beck's Blog. 3 August 2010. Retrieved on 5 February 2011.

External links

Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

[1] O'Brien, David. "Braves add Hinske, human good-luck charm." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 11 June 2008. Retrieved on 5 February 2011.

[2] 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.

[3] Beck, Jason. "Tigers acquire Brandon Jones from Pirates." Archived 2011-01-20 at the Wayback Machine Beck's Blog. 3 August 2010. Retrieved on 5 February 2011.

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