H/W: 6-2 185 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 8/1/85
Considered to be the centerpiece to the now ill-advised Erik Bedard trade, Adam Jones gave Orioles fans a glimpse of the immense talent that he possesses. Jones batted .270 with 9 HR 57 RBI 10 SB and 61 runs scored for the O's last season and solidified the outfield defense with his excellent range and arm strength in centerfield. Jones has sinewy strength and excellent bat speed that should transform into 20-25 HR power in the very near future. His speed is also top notch, although, he has historically not fully used it as a weapon on the basepaths. The major question mark at this time is directly related to his discipline at the plate. Last season, Jones had a dismal 23 BB/108 K ratio and had trouble with handling offspeed pitches. This spring has brought forth some positive signs in his development as he has batted .350 with 3 HR 5 RBI 7 SB and a 3 BB/10 K ratio in 19 games.
2009 Projection: Adam Jones is primed for better numbers this season from behind the plate and his high SB totals in the spring shows that he intends to be more aggressive on the basepaths as well. The BB/K ratio is the key component to his overall offensive success. By boosting his walk rate and diminishing his K rate a little bit, Jones can threaten to cross the .300 threshold. Brian Roberts is Baltimore's leadoff hitter, but Jones should make a dangerous #2 hitter in that solid Oriole lineup. With excellent pitching prospects down on the farm and a young offense to build around, the Camden Yard boys should be a rising threat in the A.L. East within the next couple of seasons.
Key Adam Jones Baseball Cards:
- 2003 Upper Deck Prospect Premieres
- 2006 Bowman Heritage
- 2006 Upper Deck Update SP
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 2010 Topps Finest Refractor 91 Adam Jones Orioles 599 US $1.25 |
 2010 Topps Allen Ginter Adam Jones Game Bat US $.99 |
 2006 Bowman Heritage Chrome 229 Adam Jones US $3.48 |
 2006 Upper Deck Inkredible Aj Adam Jones Upd Auto US $43.50 |
 2009 Topps Turkey Red Baseball Tr62 Adam Jones US $1.49 |
 2010 Allen Ginter Mini Ag Back 261 Adam Jones Orioles US $2.00 |
 2010 Topps Heritage 182 Adam Jones US $.99 |
 2010 Topps T 206 Sp Variation Nno Adam Jones US $2.99 |
 2009 Sweet Spot Adam Jones Game Worn Jersey Card US $4.00 |
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