Greg Jones #37

Greg Alan Jones ... Graduated from Seminole High School (Fla.) in 1994 ... Attended Pasco-Heranando College in New Port Richey, Fla. ... Signed by Angels scout Tom Kotchman.

2006

Jones had three separate stints with the Angels in 2006, finishing with a 0-0 record and a 6.00 ERA in five appearances (6 IP). He went 5-6 with a 4.09 ERA and a team-high 17 saves with Triple-A Salt Lake (47 games). Jones didn't allow a run in two playoff appearances with the Bees and collected one save. He has made appearances with the Angels in three different seasons.

2005

Began season on Minor League disabled list, recovering from right shoulder surgery ... Returned to action in June at Double-A Arkansas ... Appeared in three games, posting a 0-1 record and a 2.70 ERA (3 1/3 IP - 1 ER) ... Promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake and appeared in 23 games with Stingers ... Finished 1-2 with 10 saves and a 3.20 ERA (25 1/3 IP - 9 ER) ... Allowed 20 hits (3 HR), walked six and struck out 25 batters ... Limited opponents to .215 average against ... Recalled by Angels from Salt Lake on Sept. 1 ... Was 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA (5 1/3 IP - 4 ER) in six games with Angels ... Originally had contract selected from Salt Lake on Aug. 17 and optioned Aug. 22 ... Made one appearance in first stint with Angels, Aug. 18 vs. Boston (1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 HR) -- first appearance in Major Leagues since Sept. 27, 2003, vs. Texas ... Played with Santurle of Puerto Rican Winter League.

2004

Spent eighth professional season at triple-A Salt Lake...Registered 1-4 record with three saves and a 5.74 ERA (53.1 IP - 34 ER) in 36 games...Walked 19 batters and struck out 43...Lone win came June 5 at Fresno (1.2 IP)... Opponents batted .283 against him...Had season cut short due to right shoulder impingement...Underwent surgery Oct. 15 in St. Petersburg, FL.

2003

Began seventh professional season at triple-A Salt Lake...Compiled 2-3 record with four saves and 4.40 ERA (47 IP - 23 ER) in 33 games...Allowed 36 hits (4 HR), walked nine and struck out 56...Victories came May 22 at Portland and June 16 at Fresno... Longest outing was three innings pitched, June 7 vs. Memphis...Walked a batter in seven of 33 outings...Strikeout high was five on two occasions...Was 1-1 with two saves and a 4.24 ERA at home and 1-2 with two saves and a 4.56 ERA on road...Finished 1-0 with two saves and a 2.08 ERA in eight games in June...Limited opponents to .207 average against...Ranked tied for third on club in games pitched and second in saves prior to promotion...Had contract selected by Angels from Salt Lake, July 30, and made major league debut same day in ninth inning (1 IP, 1 BB, 1 SO) vs. New York Yankees...Appeared in 18 games with Angels, posting no record and 4.88 ERA (27.2 IP - 15 ER)...Opened ML career with 10 scoreless innings in seven games (5 H, 3 BB, 9 SO)...Longest outing was two innings pitched (eight times), while strikeout best was four, Aug. 29 at Kansas City...Allowed four of eight inherited runners to score and retired 11 of 18 first batters faced...Allowed 15 earned runs in last 11 outings (17.2 IP).

2002

Pitched entire season at triple-A Salt Lake...Posted 7-4 record with two saves and 4.31 ERA (62.2 IP - 30 ER) in 39 games...Walked 22 and struck out 55 batters...Set career best in wins (7).

2001

Split season between single-A Rancho Cucamonga and rookie Mesa clubs...Pitched in just eight games total due to right hand and elbow injuries...Finished 1-3 with a 4.23 ERA (27.2 IP - 13 ER) in six starts with Quakes and no record and 0.00 ERA (2 IP) in two starts with Angels...Marked lone season used exclusively as starter.

2000

Split season with single-A Lake Elsinore, double-A Erie and triple-A Edmonton...Posted 0-0 record, three saves and 4.08 ERA (17.2 IP - 8 ER) in 16 games with Storm, 0-2 mark with one save and 5.40 ERA (15 IP b 9 ER) in 11 games with SeaWolves and 2-2 record, one save and 7.65 ERA (42.1 IP b 36 ER) in 25 games with Trappers...Combined on season for 2-4 record, six saves and a 6.36 ERA (75 IP b 53 ER) in 52 games...Set career bests in games and innings pitched.

1999

Spent season at single-A Cedar Rapids...Finished 2-4 with career-best 13 saves and a 3.83 ERA (40 IP b 17 ER) in 34 games.

1998

Spent second season at single-A Boise...Posted 0-2 record, one save and 4.93 ERA (34.2 IP b 19 ER) in 22 games.

1997

Made professional debut at Boise...Registered 2-2 record, two saves and a 3.62 ERA (37.1 IP b 15 ER) in 21 games... ERA is best of career.