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Bumpus Jones

Bumpus Jones Notable

b. January 1, 1870 · Cincinnati Reds 1892–1893, New York Giants 1893

Bumpus Jones divided two seasons between two clubs as a pitcher: the Cincinnati Reds from 1892, then the New York Giants through 1893.

He went 2 and 4 with a 7.99 earned run average, pitching 41.7 innings in 8 games. He struck out 10. Across 8 games he batted .222, with 4 hits and 3 runs. He finished with 1 double and 1 stolen base.

He was born in Cedarville, OH, USA on January 1, 1870, and died on June 25, 1938. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1892 CIN 1200 000 0120 .000
1893 CIN/NYG 71634 110 0221 .250
Career 81834 110 0341 .222

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1892 CIN 1011 09.00 0430.00
1893 CIN/NYG 1476 032.242 3733710.19
Career 2487 041.242 373710 7.99

On this day & linked events

1870

Born January 1, 1870

Cedarville, OH, USA

1938

Died June 25, 1938

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