The Astros' Doug Jones pitches throughout a video game against the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium on August 9, 1992 in San Diego, California.
Stephen Dunn/staffDoug Jones, who had sixty two saves in two seasons with the Astros, died from complications with COVID-19, based on former Astros and Indians teammate Greg Swindell. Jones was 64.
"sad to tweet that a very long time pal, teammate, husband, father, grandfather and one hell of a pitcher Doug Jones has handed from problems from COVID," Swindell tweeted on Monday afternoon. "RIP JONSEY. Please keep the household to your prayers."
Jones' 62 profession saves nonetheless ranks as the seventh-most effective mark in Astros' heritage.
Jones was the Indians' all-time saves leader when he signed with the Astros as a free agent before the 1992 season. Jones' first season with the Astros became one of the best of his career. It changed into one of his five All-star seasons, saving 36 video games and inserting together a 1.85 era. Jones struggled in 1993, saving 26 video games, however allowing batters to hit .298 against him. That offseason, the Astros sent Jones and starting pitcher Jeff Juden to the Phillies in change for nearer Mitch Williams.
Jones pitched for seven teams in his 16-yr big league profession, completing with 303 saves.
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