Geburtsdatum | Donnerstag, 11. Juni 1964 |
Todesdatum | Sonntag, 04. Juni 2006 |
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Beschreibung | Ronald Glen Jones (June 11, 1964 – June 4, 2006) was a professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Born in Seguin, Texas, Jones was drafted in 1982 and 1983 but chose not to turn professional. Eventually, in 1984, he signed with the Phillies as a free agent. The stocky outfielder battled some problems with weight and injuries, but he displayed great hitting talent in the farm system. His ability at the plate and capable defense eventually earned him a spot with the big league club. However, after a promising first couple of months in August and September 1988, in April 1989 Jones suffered the first of two severe knee injuries. The other, to his opposite knee, came in June 1990. Jones also came back from that injury but his time in the m |