Slim Jones facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Slim Jones |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: May 6, 1913 Baltimore, Maryland |
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| Died: November 19, 1938 (aged 25) Baltimore, Maryland |
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| 1932, for the Baltimore Black Sox | |||
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| 1938, for the Philadelphia Stars | |||
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| Win–loss record | 32–21 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.24 | ||
| Strikeouts | 295 | ||
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Stuart "Slim" Jones (born May 6, 1913 – died November 19, 1938) was an amazing American baseball player. He was a talented pitcher who played in the Negro leagues. Slim Jones was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He played for two teams during his career: the Baltimore Black Sox and the Philadelphia Stars. His career lasted from 1932 to 1938.
Slim Jones's Baseball Career
Slim Jones started his professional baseball journey in 1932. He quickly became known for his pitching skills. He played for the Baltimore Black Sox for two seasons. Later, he joined the Philadelphia Stars.
The Incredible 1934 Season
The year 1934 was the best for Slim Jones. He had an amazing season playing for the Philadelphia Stars. He led the entire Negro National League in three important pitching categories:
- ERA (Earned Run Average): This shows how few runs a pitcher allows. Slim Jones had a very low ERA of 1.24.
- Wins: He won 20 games that season.
- Strikeouts: He struck out 164 batters.
Because he led the league in all three of these stats, Slim Jones achieved something very special. He won the pitching Triple Crown. This was a huge accomplishment! He was the first pitcher in Negro league history to do this. Only three other pitchers in the league ever matched this feat.
That same year, Slim Jones was also the winning pitcher in the Championship Series. His team, the Philadelphia Stars, won the league championship, also known as a pennant. Even though he didn't play many innings throughout his career, he was incredibly effective when he did play.
Later Years and Legacy
After his fantastic 1934 season, Slim Jones didn't win as many games. He won seven games in the four seasons that followed. He passed away in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 19, 1938.
Many years after his death, people still remembered Slim Jones's talent. In 1952, a newspaper called the Pittsburgh Courier held a poll. Baseball players from the Negro leagues voted for the best players ever. Slim Jones received votes, showing how respected he was by his peers.
