CLEVELAND — Doug Jones, an MLB All-Star who played seven seasons in Cleveland, has died at the age of 64, the Guardians confirmed Monday. 

What You Need To Know

  • Former MLB pitcher Doug Jones has died due to COVID-19 complications

  • Jones pitched for Cleveland for seven season

  • He was named to five MLB All-Star Games, three of which while in a Cleveland uniform

  • Jones is third in club history with saves

Long-time Cleveland teammate Greg Swindell said that Jones died from complications with COVID-19.

Jones, right-handed pitcher, was a member of the Indians from 1986-91. He also returned to Cleveland in 1998. As a member of the Indians, he was named an American League All-Star in 1988, 89 and 90. He also was an MLB All-Star in 1992 and 1994. 

In seven seasons, Jones had a 27-34 record, but had a solid 3.04 earned run average. He is third in franchise history with 129 saves, the Guardians said. 

Jones became an MLB mainstay at an age older than most prospects. After appearing in four games for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1982, Jones would not make another big league appearance until 1986 at the age of 29. 

Despite a successful 16-year career, Jones only made one playoff appearance. That appearance came in 1998 when the Indians took on Boston in the American League Divisional Series. The appearance turned out to be Jones’ last in an Indians uniform. 

In addition to Milwaukee and Cleveland, Jones also pitched for Houston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago Cubs and Oakland.

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