Sam Jones (full name: Samuel Jones; Toothpick Sam) played pitcher from 1951 until 1964 for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles. He played for the Indians from 1951 - 1952, Cubs from 1955 - 1956, Cardinals from 1957 - 1963, Giants from 1959 - 1961, Tigers in 1962 and Orioles in 1964. Over 12 seasons, he started 222 games, won 102 games, struck out 1376 batters, and had a 3.59 ERA. Born on December 14, 1925 in Stewartsville, OH, Jones stood 6' 4" and weighed 192 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on September 22, 1951 and he played his final game on October 3, 1964. Over his career, Jones made $8,500. Common misspellings of his name include Toothpick Sam Sad Toothpick Sam sammy Samuel Jones.