• Full name Nolan Allen Jones
  • Born 05/07/1998 in Langhorne, PA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Holy Ghost Prep
  • Debut 07/08/2022
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (55th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2016 (signed for $2,250,000).
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    In the summer leading up to his senior year, Jones was a wiry 6-foot-5 shortstop. Scouts watched him transform into a prospect throughout the summer. Jones made steady adjustments to his swing and caught up to quality pitching. He showed plus raw power and his arm receives above-average to plus grades from scouts. At shortstop, Jones showed smooth actions and promising glove work during the summer, but 6-foot-5 shortstops don't often stick at the position long term. Jones had not been in a weight room prior to August, and he added roughly 30 pounds of good weight. He showed exceptional power during a strong week at the WWBA tournament in Jupiter, likely cementing himself as a day one draft pick. Jones has also received some draft interest as a pitcher, though he sees himself as a position player. Jones also has a hockey playing background, and his older brother is a legitimate hockey prospect and will attend Penn State next year.

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  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Cleveland Guardians in 2020
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Cleveland Guardians in 2019
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Cleveland Guardians in 2018
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Cleveland Guardians in 2018

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Career Transactions

  • Colorado Rockies recalled 3B Nolan Jones from Albuquerque Isotopes.
  • Colorado Rockies recalled 3B Nolan Jones from Albuquerque Isotopes.
  • Colorado Rockies optioned 3B Nolan Jones to Albuquerque Isotopes.
  • Albuquerque Isotopes activated 3B Nolan Jones.
  • Colorado Rockies recalled 3B Nolan Jones, and from Albuquerque Isotopes.
  • Colorado Rockies optioned 3B Nolan Jones to Albuquerque Isotopes.

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