Chris Jones (1990s outfielder) facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: December 16, 1965 Utica, New York, U.S. |
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| April 21, 1991, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| July 29, 2000, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| Batting average | .252 | ||
| Home runs | 30 | ||
| Runs batted in | 131 | ||
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Christopher Carlos Jones, born on December 16, 1965, is a former American professional baseball player. He was an outfielder, which is a player who fields balls hit into the far part of the baseball field. Chris Jones started playing in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Cincinnati Reds on April 21, 1991. His last game in MLB was with the Milwaukee Brewers on July 29, 2000.
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Playing Career Highlights
Chris Jones finished high school in 1984 at Liverpool High School in Liverpool, New York. The Cincinnati Reds chose him in the third round of the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft. He spent six years playing in the Reds' farm system, which is where young players develop their skills.
Early MLB Teams
In 1991, Jones played 52 games in his first year with the Reds. After that season, he left the Reds and joined the Houston Astros. He played one season with the Astros.
Joining New Teams
In 1993, Chris Jones became a member of the very first Colorado Rockies team. This team was new to Major League Baseball that year. He played for the Rockies for two years. After that, he spent two years playing for the New York Mets.
In 1997, Jones played for the San Diego Padres. The next year, 1998, he was part of another new team, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Later that same year, he also played for the San Francisco Giants. His final MLB team was the Milwaukee Brewers in 2000.
After Major League Baseball
After his time in MLB, Chris Jones continued to play baseball in the minor leagues until 2004. In 2004, he signed to play for the Newark Bears. This team was part of an independent league called the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Managing Career
After he stopped playing, Chris Jones became a manager. He managed the Newark Bears for two seasons, from 2005 to 2006. In January 2007, he became the manager for the Kannapolis Intimidators. This team is a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
Personal Life
Chris Jones lives in Phoenix, Arizona. He lives there with his wife, Crystal, and their two children, Christopher and Crishana.
