Clarence Jones
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Clarence Woodrow Jones
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 20, 1967
- Final Game September 25, 1968
- Born November 7, 1941 in Zanesville, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After playing in the majors leagues and in Japan, Clarence Jones was an Atlanta Braves coach in 1985 and from 1988 to 1998. He was then a member of the Cleveland Indians staff from 1999 to 2001.
- First player to hit 200 HR in minors and Japan.
- First American to win a Home Run title in Japan (1974).
- Hit a home run in 5 straight games twice while in Japan.
- Hit 246 round trippers while in the Land of the Rising Sun.
- Averaged a home run every 12.93 at bats in Japan.
- Played for Nankai Hawks and Kintetsu Buffaloes.
- Won 2 home run titles in Japan.
- Voted to 1 All-Star team, 1 Best Nine and 1 Diamond Glove Award while in Japan.
