Jones, a Pinson, Ala., native, played five seasons in the Major Leagues with the Colorado Rockies and Montreal Expos. He played in 227 major league games, which is the most by any player in UNA history. He was 128 of 530 in the major leagues for a .242 average and stole 27 bases.

While at UNA he was selected second-team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association in 1993 after hitting .360 with two home runs, 21 runs batted in and 35 stolen bases.

A first-team All-GSC pick in 1993, he played in 99 games in his career with 318 at bats, 97 runs scored, 113 hits, 42 RBI, 14 doubles, six triples and five home runs. He added 66 stolen bases in 73 attempts and hit .355.

Jones is currently a hitting instructor in Pelham, Ala. He resides in Pinson and has two daughters and a son.