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Terry Jones
Outfielder
Born: (1971-02-15) February 15, 1971 (age 54)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Batted: Both Threw: Right
debut
September 9, 1996, for the Colorado Rockies
Last appearance
October 7, 2001, for the Montreal Expos
MLB statistics
Batting average .242
Hits 128
Stolen bases 27
Teams

Terry Lee Jones, born on February 15, 1971, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). His career in the MLB lasted from 1996 to 2001. Before joining the pros, he played college baseball. In 1993, he played for the University of North Alabama. That year, he was a top player in the Gulf South Conference. He led the conference in stolen bases.

More About Terry Jones

Terry Jones was a skilled outfielder. This position means he played in the outfield area of the baseball field. His job was to catch balls hit far by the opposing team. He also helped prevent runs from being scored. He was known for his speed, which helped him steal bases. Stealing a base means running to the next base before the fielders can tag you out.

His MLB Career

Terry Jones started his MLB journey in 1996. He played for the Colorado Rockies that year. After that, he joined the Montreal Expos. He played for the Expos from 1998 until 2001. During his time in the MLB, he had a batting average of .242. He also got 128 hits and successfully stole 27 bases. These stats show he was a valuable player for his teams.

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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