Damon Jones (baseball)

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114+1⁄3 innings.

Jones did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] On November 20, 2020, the Phillies added Jones to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [7]

On April 19, 2021, Jones was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [8] He was optioned down the next day without making an appearance. On July 11, Jones was again recalled to the majors after Alec Bohm, Connor Brogdon, Aaron Nola, and Bailey Falter were placed on the COVID-19 injured list. [9] On July 16, Jones was again optioned down to Lehigh Valley without making an appearance. [10] He made his MLB debut on August 10, pitching 1⁄3 of an inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. [11]

On June 27, 2022, Jones was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement. [12] He would miss the remainder of the season as a result of the injury. On November 9, Jones was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Lehigh Valley. [13]

Jones did not play in a game for the Phillies organization in 2023 and elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023. [14]

Olmecas de Tabasco

On July 3, 2024, Jones signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. [15] He made one appearance for Tabasco, allowing one run on three walks with one strikeout in 1⁄3 of an inning.

Kansas City Monarchs

On July 7, 2024, Jones signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [16]

Personal life

Jones’ grandfather, Darrall Imhoff, played in the NBA. [17]

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References

  1. ↑ Ruland, Nick. "Blog: Twin Falls' Damon Jones to Play for CSI". Twin Falls Times-News.
  2. ↑ VALENTINE, ALEX. "Twin Falls graduate Damon Jones drafted by Philadelphia Phillies". Twin Falls Times-News.
  3. ↑ "Five Threshers Named to 2019 All-Star Squad". OurSports Central. May 24, 2019.
  4. ↑ Gelb, Matt. "The buildup to a breakout: Lefty Damon Jones pops onto the Phillies' radar". The Athletic.
  5. ↑ Gelb, Matt. "Damon Jones Takes Command Of His Future". www.baseballamerica.com.
  6. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ Zolecki, Todd (November 20, 2020). "Phillies protect six from Rule 5 Draft". mlb.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Phillies Place 3 On Injured List". MLB Trade Rumors.
  9. ↑ "Alec Bohm Tests Positive For COVID-19". MLB Trade Rumors.
  10. ↑ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
  11. ↑ "Dodgers 5, Phillies 0". mlb.com. MLB Advanced Media. August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Phillies' Damon Jones: Out two months with shoulder injury". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Phillies Claim Luis Ortiz, Andrew Vasquez From Giants". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
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Damon Jones
Kansas City Monarchs – No. 93
Pitcher
Born: (1994-09-30) September 30, 1994 (age 29)
Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 10, 2021, for the Philadelphia Phillies