Earl Jones
#29 | Catcher | Tequila Worms | Retirees
Height: 5-7 Weight: 170 lbs. Born: November 11, 1962, ????, Michigan Bats/Throws: Right/Right

Service Time: 6 Years Nickname: The King Email: n/a Resides: Mesquite, Texas



SEASON G AB R H 2B 3B HR BB SAC RBI AVG.
1996 18 46 12 24 1 1 0 4 2 11 .522
1997 21 55 17 28 2 0 0 2 0 15 .509
1998 21 53 19 23 1 0 0 6 1 12 .434
1999 22 65 25 29 3 1 0 4 2 16 .446
2000 31 84 32 29 5 0 0 9 4 21 .345
2001 18 50 27 24 7 0 0 7 1 15 .480
LIFETIME G AB R H 2B 3B HR BB SAC RBI AVG.
135 353 132 157 19 2 0 32 10 90 .445


PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Given name is Earl Jones Jr.
  • Earl and wife Cindy have no children.
  • After struggling through the 2000 season, and part of the 2001 season, abruptly retired from the Worms during the Beaumont State Tournament, June 23, 2001.
  • Was also one of the fiestiest players in Worms history, once having launched a bat over Bronco's head following a called third strike.
  • Survived numerous injuries in a doubleheader in 1999, and finished both games.



WHAT THEY SAY:

  • "His name was Earl, and he was the Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench." Sammy Kershaw, circa 1993 (From the song "She's the Queen of my Doublewide Trailer").

  • "Your were the positive and I has the negative." Mike McKee, circa 1997 (After going 0-4 at the plate to his battery mate, Earl)

  • "Every team should have a rah-rah guy like Earl. He keeps everybody on their toes." Dee Carter, circa 1998.

  • "You're a crazy old man!" Earl, circa 2001 (While arguing a call with an umpire).

  • "You ain't my Daddy!" Earl, circa 2001 (During a confrontation with teammates in Beamont at the State Tournament)

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