Details of death: Died at the age of 64 from complications of COVID-19. His cause of death was announced by the Cleveland Guardians on their official website.
Doug Jones was a top relief pitcher in the Major Leagues for 16 seasons. He was a five-time All-Star who had some of his best results with the Cleveland Guardians (Indians.) In 7 seasons with Cleveland, he was an All-Star 3 times and his 129 saves is the third most in franchise history. He was also an All-Star with the Phillies and Houston Astros and he pitched for the Cubs, Brewers, Orioles, and Oakland A’s. He was not a fastball pitcher but was known for having one of the best changeups in the game.
Tributes to Doug Jones
We are saddened by the loss of one of our orgs all-time greats, Doug Jones.
His 129 saves is 3rd in franchise history. He was a member of the club’s Top 100 roster, celebrated in 2001. He enjoyed 16 big league seasons, 7 in Cleveland (1986-1991, 98) including 3X as an All-Star. pic.twitter.com/aRYuBDPVNr
Sad to tweet, that a long time friend, teammate, husband father grandfather and one hell of a pitcher Doug Jones has passed from complications from COVID. RIP JONSEY. Please keep the family in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/4hoWRjYt0e
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former All-Star relief pitcher Doug Jones. Jones spent two (1992-93) of his 16 MLB seasons as the Astros closer, saving a combined 62 games during his time in Houston. We send our heartfelt condolences to Doug’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/R5vOUoX0VL
Heartbroken about the passing of one of the kindest, funniest men to have worn a Cleveland uniform. Doug Jones spent 7 of his 16 big-league seasons in Cleveland, ranking 3rd all-time in saves and a 3X All-Star. Deepest sympathy to his family and all his teammates. pic.twitter.com/BtwVcylm79
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