Blogs

Garrett Jones

Outfielder
Position
LF
Bats
L
Throws
L

Contract: Signed though 2008

  • Height: 6-4
  • Weight: 227 lbs
  • Born: Jun 21, 1981

  • Debut: May 15, 2007

SEASON

AVGHRRBIRunsSB

Newsbreakers

September 26, 2009

Garrett Jones went 2-for-4 with a double in the Pirates 8-4 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday.

Our View:

Jones hit ten homers in July when he was called up, then six in August and he has recorded just four in September. The plus side? He's hitting .342 this month, his highest total of the season.

September 21, 2009

Garrett Jones went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Wade LeBlanc in tonight's 11-6 loss to the Padres at PNC Park.

Our View:

Jones has a hit in nine of his last 10 games, and collected his 20th homer of 2009. He is hitting .317 over 63 at-bats this month as well.

September 19, 2009

Garrett Jones is not in the Pirates' lineup for their Saturday afternoon game against the Padres. Jones is suffering from a shoulder injury and he is not healthy enough to go.

Our View:

Jones has been a revelation this season, and if he would have started in the majors earlier this season, he would have had a chance at the rookie of the year. Jones is a power threat who can also drive gaps, so he should be one of the better forwards.

September 8, 2009

Garrett Jones homered yet again on Tuesday night, but alas, the Pirates lost yet again, this time 9-4 at home to the Cubs.

Our View:

Jones now has an amazing 19 home runs in 60 games this season, and has to be considered a darkhorse candidate for the National League rookie of the year award despite his limited number of starts.

September 2, 2009

Garrett Jones homered for the second straight game on Wednesday, but the Pirates lost for the seventh straight game, falling 5-3 in Cincinnati.

Our View:

The 28-year-old Jones now has 18 home runs in just 55 games for the Pirates this season, and is someone to keep an eye on in next year's drafts.

September 1, 2009

Garrett Jones went 2-for-4 and cracked his 17th homer of the season in Tuesday's 11-5 loss to the Reds. The two-run shot came in the third inning.

Our View:

Jones now has 17 long balls in just two months. We're not saying he would have hit 51 homers if he played all six months of the 2009 season, but he's a big-time power surprise and his fantasy status next season will be interesting.

August 30, 2009

Garrett Jones had a perfect day at the plate on Sunday. He went 2-for-2 with a solo homer and a pair of walks in the Pirates' 4-1 loss to the Brewers.

Our View:

Jones accounted for all the Pirates runs Sunday and has established himself his the most dangerous hitter in the Pirates' lineup. He now has 16 homers and 31 RBI in just 51 games this season.

August 27, 2009

Garrett Jones hit what would prove to be a game-winning two run home run off of J.A. Happ in the eighth inning on Thursday night, as the Bucs prevailed 3-2 at home.

Our View:

Jones' home run was his tenth since the All-Star break, and he is now even worth a look in deeper mixed formats.

August 21, 2009

Garrett Jones carried the Pirates offense with one swing of the bat on Friday. His three run homer gave the Bucs a lead they would never relinquish in 5-2 win over the Reds.

Our View:

Jones has emerged as a legit power threat since bursting onto the scene in July. He now has 14 bombs on the season and is a fine option if you need a cheap long ball contributor.

August 17, 2009

Garrett Jones led the Pirates in tonight's 9-5 win over Milwaukee at PNC Park, as he went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Carlos Villanueva.

Our View:

Jones blasted his third homer of August, and his 13th of 2009. He raised his batting average to .297 as well.

August 13, 2009

Garrett Jones will be wearing a golden sombrero to dinner on Thursday night. The Pirates right fielder struck out all four times at the plate on Thursday, not helping matters as the Bucs got crushed 10-1 in Colorado.

Our View:

The horrid performance ended a mini five game hitting streak for Jones. Expect him to get going again this weekend.

August 8, 2009

Garrett Jones went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Our View:

Jones has been a nice fantasy surprise since joining the Pirates on July 1st. He already has 12 jacks and an average hovering around .300. He's worth a look in deeper mixed leagues at this point.

August 7, 2009

Garrett Jones slugged his 12th home run of the season off of Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter on Friday, but it wasn't enough, as the Bucs lost 6-4 at home.

Our View:

Jones now has 12 home runs since making his Pirates debut on July 1, and is a great option in NL-only leagues (and even worth a look in most mixed formats).

July 25, 2009

Garrett Jones went 2-for-4 in an uneventful offensive outing for the Pirates on Saturday as they got goose-egged by Arizona 7-0.

Our View:

Jones has made a huge splash since being called up on July 1st. He's hitting .350 with ten homers and 15 RBI. He likely won't keep it up, but he's made himself worth a look in all formats.

July 24, 2009

Garrett Jones carried the Pirates in tonight's 10-3 win at Arizona, as he went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Yusmeiro Petit.

Our View:

Jones has eight hits and two homers over his last three games, and is batting .342 this month. Keep Jones active in NL-only lineups while swinging a hot stick.

July 18, 2009

Garrett Jones kept his hot-hitting ways going on Friday as he powered the Pirates to a 2-1 14 inning win over the Giants. Jones went 2-for-6 with two solo shots, including a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 14th inning.

Our View:

Jones did it all for the Bucs tonight, ad he has shown excellent power since being called up. NL-only leaguers should pounce on him for now, as he should get plenty of playing time since the Pirates are out of the race.

June 30, 2009

Garrett Jones has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to take the roster spot of the recently traded Eric Hinske, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Our View:

He's been hitting well at Triple-A, but there currently isn't a spot open in the Pirates outfield. He likely won't receive enough at-bats for fantasy consideration in any format.

BASEBALL

FOOTBALL

HOCKEY

BASKETBALL

GOLF

RACING

OWNER'S EDGE

About Us | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Customer Service

Fanball Network Partners: Rototimes.com | TQStats.com | FantasyCup.com

© 1993 - 2010 CDM Fantasy Sports Corp. dba Fanball. All Rights Reserved