Nolan Jones
Nolan Jones | |
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![]() Jones during the 2019 All-Star Futures Game | |
Cleveland Guardians – No. 95 | |
Third baseman | |
Born: Langhorne, Pennsylvania | May 7, 1998|
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Nolan Allen Jones (born May 7, 1998) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Amateur career[]
Jones attended Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Cornwells Heights, Bensalem, Pennsylvania. He played shortstop in high school. Jones hit a home run in his final high school at-bat. [1] He committed to the University of Virginia to play college baseball.[2]
Professional career[]
Jones was considered a top prospect for the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4][5][6] The Cleveland Indians selected Jones in the second round of the draft.[7] On July 1, Jones signed with the Indians for a $2.25 million signing bonus.[8]
Jones struck out swinging on his first career at-bat for the Arizona League Indians. He finished his first professional season with a .257 batting average over 109 at bats.[9] Jones spent 2017 with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers where he batted .317 with four home runs, 33 RBIs, and 18 doubles over 62 games.[10] He began the 2018 season with the Lake County Captains before being promoted to the Lynchburg Hillcats, slashing a combined .283/.405/.466 with 19 home runs and 66 RBIs over 120 games between both teams.[11]
Jones returned to Lynchburg to begin 2019 and was promoted to the Akron RubberDucks during the season.[12] He was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game.[13] Over 126 games between both teams, he slashed .272/.409/.442 with 15 home runs and 63 RBIs.[14] He led the minor leagues in walks with 96.[15] He was also selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox following the season.[16] However, he left the league early after aggravating a previous hand injury.[17] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the season.[18] Cleveland selected Jones' contract on November 20, 2020.[19] Jones spent the 2021 season with the Columbus Clippers with whom he slashed .238/.356/.431 with 13 home runs, 48 RBIs, and 25 doubles over 99 games.[20][21]
Personal[]
His brother, Peyton Jones, played Division I ice hockey for four years at Penn State and was signed by the Colorado Eagles of the AHL.[22]
References[]
- ^ Grotz, Bob. "BASEBALL:Holy Ghost Prep's Jones leaves lasting mark on area fans - Bucks Sports - BucksLocalNews.com".
- ^ "Nolan Jones - Player Profile". Perfect Game USA. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ "Holy Ghost Prep's Nolan Jones a potential first-round pick in MLB Draft".
- ^ "For Nolan Jones, strength has led to a surge on MLB draft boards".
- ^ "Holy Ghost Prep SS Nolan Jones A Possible First-Round Selection".
- ^ "Holy Ghost Prep's Jones could have big decision to make".
- ^ Twitter, Steve Shermanssherman@buckslocalnews.com, @BucksLocalSport on. "MLB DRAFT: Langhorne's Nolan Jones selected by Cleveland Indians in MLB Draft (VIDEO)".
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has generic name (help) - ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/power-will-be-key-to-nolan-jones-development/
- ^ https://247sports.com/mlb/indians/Article/The-Emergence-of-Nolan-Jones-as-a-Top-Third-Base-Prospect-for-the-Indians-113444766/
- ^ https://www.milb.com/beloit/news/the-road-to-the-show-nolan-jones
- ^ https://www.milb.com/rochester/news/cleveland-indians-promoting-nolan-jones-to-double-a-akron-308812360
- ^ Jim Callis (June 28, 2019). "Here are the 2019 Futures Game rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/nolan-jones-adds-versatility-as-he-nears-cleveland/
- ^ "2019 Register Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. January 1, 1970. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ Norris, Josh (August 28, 2019). "2019 Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2019/10/cleveland-indians-no-1-prospect-nolan-jones-removed-from-arizona-fall-league-after-aggravating-hand-injury.html
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled[bare URL]
- ^ Franco, Anthony (November 20, 2020). "Indians Select Five Players To 40-Man Roster". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2021/12/the-2022-season-will-be-critical-for-nolan-jones-40-man-roster-review-podcast.html
- ^ https://theathletic.com/2819503/2021/09/15/cleveland-indians-prospect-nolan-jones-opens-up-about-humbling-season/
- ^ "EAGLES SIGN NETMINDER OUT OF PENN STATE". May 4, 2020.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- People from Langhorne, Pennsylvania
- Baseball players from Pennsylvania
- Baseball infielders
- Arizona League Indians players
- Mahoning Valley Scrappers players
- Lake County Captains players
- Lynchburg Hillcats players
- Akron RubberDucks players
- Mesa Solar Sox players