Chris Jones was a professional baseball player who played as a left-handed pitcher in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on December 16, 1965, in Utica, New York, and attended the University of South Carolina. Jones was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the second round of the 1986 MLB draft and began his professional career in the minor leagues.
Jones made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 1989 and played for them until 1992. He then played for the Houston Astros in 1993 and the Cleveland Indians in 1994. In 1995, Jones signed with the Chicago Cubs and played for them until 1997. He then played for the San Francisco Giants in 1998 and the Milwaukee Brewers in 1999. Jones ended his MLB career with the Detroit Tigers in 2000.
Throughout his career, Jones had a record of 22 wins and 14 losses with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. He pitched in 245 games, starting in 46 of them, and recorded 12 saves. Jones was known for his fastball and slider pitches, which he used to strike out batters.
One of Jones' most memorable moments in his career was in 1996 when he pitched a complete game shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He allowed only four hits and struck out six batters, leading the Cubs to a 2-0 victory. Jones also had a career-high 10 wins that season.
After retiring from baseball, Jones became a coach and instructor. He worked as a pitching coach for the minor league teams of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Rays. Jones also founded the Chris Jones Pitching Academy, where he teaches young players the fundamentals of pitching.
In conclusion, Chris Jones had a successful career as a left-handed pitcher in the MLB. He played for several teams throughout his career and was known for his fastball and slider pitches. Jones had a record of 22 wins and 14 losses and pitched in 245 games. He retired from baseball and became a coach and instructor, helping young players develop their pitching skills.
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