Nolan Jones
Nolan Jones | |
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Colorado Rockies – No. 22 | |
Infielder / Outfielder | |
Born: Langhorne, Pennsylvania, U.S. | May 7, 1998|
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 8, 2022, for the Cleveland Guardians | |
MLB statistics (through April 12, 2024) | |
Batting average | .275 |
Home runs | 23 |
Runs batted in | 81 |
Teams | |
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Nolan Allen Jones (born May 7, 1998) is an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians.
Amateur career
Jones attended
Professional career
Cleveland Indians/Guardians
Jones was considered a top prospect for the
Jones struck out swinging on his first career at-bat for the
Jones returned to Lynchburg to begin 2019 and was promoted to the Akron RubberDucks during the season.[12] He was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game.[13] Over 126 games between both teams, he slashed .272/.409/.442 with 15 home runs and 63 RBIs.[14] He led the minor leagues in walks with 96.[15] He was also selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox following the season.[16] However, he left the league early after aggravating a previous hand injury.[17] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the season.[18] Cleveland selected Jones' contract on November 20, 2020.[19] Jones spent the 2021 season with the Columbus Clippers with whom he slashed .238/.356/.431 with 13 home runs, 48 RBIs, and 25 doubles over 99 games.[20][21]
The Guardians recalled Jones from the minor leagues on July 8, 2022.[22] He made his major league debut that same day against the Kansas City Royals. In the game, Jones collected his first career hit, an RBI double off of Royals starter Brady Singer.[23] The next day, Jones hit his first career home run, a 450 foot shot off of Jackson Kowar.[24]
Colorado Rockies
On November 15, 2022, Jones was traded to the
Personal
His brother, Peyton Jones, played Division I ice hockey for four years at
References
- ^ Grotz, Bob. "BASEBALL:Holy Ghost Prep's Jones leaves lasting mark on area fans - Bucks Sports - BucksLocalNews.com".
- ^ "Nolan Jones - Player Profile". Perfect Game USA. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ "Holy Ghost Prep's Nolan Jones a potential first-round pick in MLB Draft". June 8, 2016.
- ^ "For Nolan Jones, strength has led to a surge on MLB draft boards".
- ^ "Holy Ghost Prep SS Nolan Jones A Possible First-Round Selection". June 6, 2016.
- ^ "Holy Ghost Prep's Jones could have big decision to make".
- ^ "MLB DRAFT: Langhorne's Nolan Jones selected by Cleveland Indians in MLB Draft (VIDEO)".
- ^ "MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Langhorne's Nolan Jones signs with Cleveland".
- ^ "Power Will be Key to Nolan Jones' Development".
- ^ "The Emergence of Nolan Jones".
- ^ "The Road to the Show™: Nolan Jones".
- ^ "Tribe to promote Jones to Double-A Akron".
- ^ Jim Callis (June 28, 2019). "Here are the 2019 Futures Game rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Nolan Jones Adds Versatility as He Nears Cleveland".
- ^ "2019 Register Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. January 1, 1970. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ Norris, Josh (August 28, 2019). "2019 Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians No. 1 prospect Nolan Jones removed from Arizona Fall League after aggravating previous hand injury". October 22, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (November 20, 2020). "Indians Select Five Players To 40-Man Roster". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "The 2022 season will be critical for Nolan Jones: 40-man roster review podcast". December 9, 2021.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians prospect Nolan Jones evaluates what he describes as a humbling season".
- ^ McDonald, Darragh (July 8, 2022). "Guardians Promote Nolan Jones, Designate Sandy Leon". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "WATCH: Nolan Jones Hits RBI Double For First Major League Hit". si.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Top Guardians prospect hits massive 450 foot bomb for first MLB home run". amp.thecomeback.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Guardians trade Nolan Jones, a former top prospect, to Colorado for INF Juan Brito". November 16, 2022.
- ^ "Rockies' Nolan Jones: Opening year at Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Nolan Jones' Rolex". denvergazette.com. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Here are the Rookie of the Year vote totals". MLB.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "EAGLES SIGN NETMINDER OUT OF PENN STATE". May 4, 2020.
- ^ "HEARTLANDERS INK QUARTET OF PLAYERS". June 27, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet