Spencer Jones (baseball)
Spencer Jones | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Sparks, Nevada | September 22, 1994|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Spencer Jones (born September 22, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher.
Jones went to Edward C. Reed High School in Sparks, Nevada, graduating in 2012. He began his college baseball career at Mendocino College. After two years, he transferred to the University of Washington to play for the Washington Huskies for two more seasons.[1]
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Jones in the 10th round, with the 300th selection, of the 2016 MLB draft. He received a $10,000 signing bonus, despite the $156,000 slot value for the pick, and made his professional debut with the Hudson Valley Renegades.[1][2] He played for the United States national baseball team in the 2019 WBSC Premier12.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b Shoup, Nathan (August 12, 2016). "Jonesing for a shot". Sparks Tribune. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Lang, Joe. "Jones takes his game to the next level – The Ukiah Daily Journal". Ukiahdailyjournal.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Brian Tom (November 15, 2019). "Spencer Jones Earns Win In Team USA Victory - University of Washington Athletics". Gohuskies.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Categories:
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Sparks, Nevada
- Baseball pitchers
- Mendocino Eagles baseball players
- Washington Huskies baseball players
- Hudson Valley Renegades players
- Bowling Green Hot Rods players
- Charlotte Stone Crabs players
- Surprise Saguaros players
- Montgomery Biscuits players
- St. Paul Saints players
- Acereros de Monclova players
- Águilas Cibaeñas players
- Sioux City Explorers players
- 2019 WBSC Premier12 players