My Take
Adam Jones is one of those players I genuinely love — a San Diego kid who grew into one of the most exciting center fielders of his generation. He spent his best years in Baltimore with the Orioles, and watching him patrol center field at Camden Yards was a treat: the guy had ridiculous range, a rocket arm, and that effortless athleticism that made hard plays look routine. The multiple Gold Glove Awards weren't just stat-padding — he earned every one. But Jones wasn't just a glove; he hit for power, played with fire, and was the clear heartbeat of those Orioles teams in the early 2010s. His stint with the Orix Buffaloes in Japan showed a real adventurous spirit, and he helped the U.S. win the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Pure competitor, all heart.
Overview
Adam LaMarque Jones (born August 1, 1985) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played parts of 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, and Arizona Diamondbacks and two seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes. Internationally, Jones played for the United States, helping the U.S. win the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- あだむ・じょーんず
- Born
- August 1, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Morse High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.