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Garrett Thomas Jones was born on June 21, 1981 in Harvey, Illinois.
The Atlanta Braves selected him in round 14 of the 1999 MLB Draft out of high school. He spent three years in their system, but never advanced past rookie ball. Atlanta released him after the 2001 season, and he signed with the Minnesota Twins.
Jones blossomed into a solid power hitting prospect while in the Twins farm system. He hit .311 with 33 doubles, 30 home runs and 92 RBI for the New Britain Rock Cats (AA) in 2004. The career first baseman began to take some reps as a corner outfielder in 2006. Jones made his long awaited Major League debut on May 15, 2007 as the Twins designated hitter. His first taste of big league action was successful, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. Minnesota lost a 15-7 shootout against the Cleveland Indians.
He played 31 games for the Twins as a rookie, shuffling up-and-down between the Majors and Triple-A several times. Jones hit .208/.262/.338 with five extra base hits and five RBI. He got starts and first base, designated hitter, and both corner outfield spots. His first home run came against Gavin Floyd of the Chicago White Sox on September 23rd. Jones also homered against Josh Beckett of the Boston Red Sox.
Jones spent all of 2008 with the Rochester Red Wings (AAA), batting .279 with 23 home runs and 93 RBI. Minnesota never called him up, and he became a free agent after getting removed from their 40-man roster that off-season. The Pittsburgh Pirates signed him to a minor league contract.
Pittsburgh proved to be a solid fit for Jones. They called him up in late June of 2009, and he remained a regular piece of their roster through 2013. Jones hit .256 with 100 home runs and 325 RBI during his five years with the Pirates.
The Miami Marlins signed Jones to a two year, $7.5 million contract ahead of the 2014 campaign. He hit .246 with 15 home runs and 53 RBI during the first year of that deal. They traded him to the New York Yankees in the off-season. Jones hit .215 with five home runs in 57 games for the Yankees, and was designated for assignment in August. He spent 2016 and 2017 in Japan, then retired.
Notable Events & Trivia
- NL Rookie of the Month - July 2009
- Married to the cousin of former Twins infielder Ron Coomer
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The Rollercoaster Development Reality of Most Top Prospects
A prospect arrives in the big leagues to fan excitement. Maybe they have success for a little while, but for most players, it requires a trip or three to Triple-A and back. Sometimes it is expected. Other times, it can be semi-shocking. And sometimes, Willi Castro turns into an All-Star.
All Frontier Field Ballot
The Rochester Red Wings are celebrating their 20th year in Frontier Field. The history of baseball and the Red Wings in Rochester, New York, is very long and storied.
The Red Wings are asking fans to vote for their All Frontier Field team. Many current and former Twins are on the ballot. It's a fun exercise and a great walk down memory lane for Twins fans who have followed prospects over the last 10 to 15 years. Take five minutes or so to cast your vote and, even more fun, remember some of the players from the past.
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