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Stephen Jones
Miami Marlins
Pitcher
Born: (1997-07-30) July 30, 1997 (age 28)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Stephen Chancey Jones (born July 30, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. He is currently a phantom ballplayer, having spent a day on the Marlins' active roster without making an appearance.

Amateur career

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Jones attended Chiles High School and played college baseball at Samford University. As a junior at Samford in 2018, he posted a 3–5 win–loss record with a 4.64 earned run average (ERA) and 47 strikeouts across 54+1⁄3 innings pitched. Jones was drafted in the 38th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft by the Philadelphia Phillies but opted not to sign with the team.[1] He returned to Samford for his senior season, compiling a 3–0 record and a 2.21 ERA with 36 strikeouts. Jones was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 21st round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[2]

Professional career

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Colorado Rockies

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Jones made his professional debut in 2019 with the Boise Hawks, posting a 4.35 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 24 games. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Jones returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Fresno Grizzlies and High–A Spokane Indians. He made 45 appearances between the two affiliates, recording a 3.86 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 49 innings pitched.[4] Jones spent the 2022 season with the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats, pitching to a 2.64 ERA with 67 strikeouts. In 2023 with Double-A Hartford and the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, he logged a 7.86 ERA in 53 games. He began the 2024 season with Albuquerque, registering a 13.08 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 20 appearances. On August 6, 2024, Jones was released by the Rockies organization.

San Diego Padres

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On January 30, 2025, Jones signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. He split the 2025 season with the Double-A San Antonio Missions and the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, pitching to a 3.94 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 61+2⁄3 innings pitched.[5]

Miami Marlins

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On January 27, 2026, Jones signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[6] He began the regular season with the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, appearing in ten contests and registering a 3.24 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 16+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 7, Jones was selected to Miami's 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He did not make an appearance for the team, and was designated for assignment the following day.[8] Jones cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on May 11.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Athletics, Samford (June 7, 2018). "Samford pitcher Jones selected by Phillies in MLB Draft". al. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  2. ^ "Rockies Select Jones In 2019 MLB Draft". Samford University Athletics. June 5, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  4. ^ Rockies, Colorado (July 30, 2022). ""Stephen F — — g Jones is the guy that breaks bats"". Medium. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  5. ^ "Stephen Jones Stats & Scouting Report". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  6. ^ "Marlins' Stephen Jones: Grabs NRI from Marlins". CBS Sports. January 28, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  7. ^ Henry, Jim. "Former Chiles pitcher Stephen Jones called up to Miami Marlins". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  8. ^ Adams, Steve. "Marlins Designate Stephen Jones For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  9. ^ "Marlins Outright Stephen Jones". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
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