Tracy Jones
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Tracy Donald Jones is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1986-1991. Jones was drafted by the New York Mets
in the 4th round of the 1982 amateur draft
, but did not sign. In January 1983 Jones was selected as the first overall pick of the secondary phase of the amateur draft by the Cincinnati Reds
. Jones debuted with the Reds in 1986 and in 1987, he played in 116 games, batted .290, and stole 31 bases. In 1988, Jones was traded with Pat Pacillo to the Montreal Expos
for Jeff Reed, Herm Winningham
, and Randy St. Claire
. Jones would later be traded to the Giants, the Mariners, and eventually the Tigers where he played his final game on October 6, 1991.
Jones hosted "Extra Innings" on WLW
after Cincinnati Reds games. Jones' approach on "Extra Innings" can be characterized as a "If you haven't played the game then you don't understand it enough to talk about it." This approach has angered some listeners while gathering support from others. Jones is also known for asking each caller, who calls after a Friday night game, as to how many drinks he or she has had.
Jones had several frequent callers to his "Extra Innings" show, including Richard from Indian Hill, Ohio, who makes disparaging comments about people not as wealthy as he, referring to them as "ham and eggers"; the "thought to be deceased but recently proved otherwise" Carla from Beverly Hills, California; and Rod from Norwood, Ohio, who purports to own and run a "no frills" daycare center at which he insists on being paid in cash so he can avoid paying income taxes.
Jones is also one of the co-hosts of "Brennaman and Jones on Baseball," a daily segment on 700 WLW AM where Jones and Reds' announcer Marty Brennaman
discuss various aspects of baseball.
Starting in January 2008, Jones has taken over the 3-6 pm time slot on 700 WLW previously held by Gary Burbank
. Cohosting with Tracy is notable Cincinnati DJ Eddie Fingers, who was the long time host of the morning show on WEBN
in Cincinnati.
Currently, Jones is cohosting the 3-6 pm time slot with Scott Sloan, who replaced Eddie Fingers, who's no longer with WLW.
Jones has falsely credited himself for inventing the popular catch phrase, "It is what it is" at age 7. He regularly asks show guests if they agree with his catch phrase regarding their respective topics ("When it comes to (topic x) I think you'll agree with me when I say, 'It is what it is'"). He also regularly will end a conversation with a female caller by guessing her weight over the phone.
Jones' son, Hunter, was drafted in the 11th round of the 2010 MLB first year player draft by the Cleveland Indians.
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in the 4th round of the 1982 amateur draft
1982 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1982 Major League Baseball draft.- Other notable players :*Barry Bonds was drafted by the Giants in the 2nd round of the 1982 amateur draft, but did not sign...
, but did not sign. In January 1983 Jones was selected as the first overall pick of the secondary phase of the amateur draft by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. Jones debuted with the Reds in 1986 and in 1987, he played in 116 games, batted .290, and stole 31 bases. In 1988, Jones was traded with Pat Pacillo to the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
for Jeff Reed, Herm Winningham
Herm Winningham
Herman Son Winningham is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball.Drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round of the 1981 amateur draft, Winningham made his major league debut with the Mets on September 1, , and appeared in his final game on October 3, .Winningham was a member of the...
, and Randy St. Claire
Randy St. Claire
Randall Anthony St. Claire is a former professional baseball pitcher and current coach. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos , Cincinnati Reds , Minnesota Twins , Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays as a relief pitcher...
. Jones would later be traded to the Giants, the Mariners, and eventually the Tigers where he played his final game on October 6, 1991.
Jones hosted "Extra Innings" on WLW
WLW
WLW is a clear channel talk radio station located in Cincinnati, Ohio, run by Clear Channel Communications. The station broadcasts locally on 700 kHz AM...
after Cincinnati Reds games. Jones' approach on "Extra Innings" can be characterized as a "If you haven't played the game then you don't understand it enough to talk about it." This approach has angered some listeners while gathering support from others. Jones is also known for asking each caller, who calls after a Friday night game, as to how many drinks he or she has had.
Jones had several frequent callers to his "Extra Innings" show, including Richard from Indian Hill, Ohio, who makes disparaging comments about people not as wealthy as he, referring to them as "ham and eggers"; the "thought to be deceased but recently proved otherwise" Carla from Beverly Hills, California; and Rod from Norwood, Ohio, who purports to own and run a "no frills" daycare center at which he insists on being paid in cash so he can avoid paying income taxes.
Jones is also one of the co-hosts of "Brennaman and Jones on Baseball," a daily segment on 700 WLW AM where Jones and Reds' announcer Marty Brennaman
Marty Brennaman
Franchester Martin "Marty" Brennaman , is an American sportscaster, known primarily as the radio voice of Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds on the Cincinnati Reds Radio Network.-Early life:...
discuss various aspects of baseball.
Starting in January 2008, Jones has taken over the 3-6 pm time slot on 700 WLW previously held by Gary Burbank
Gary Burbank
Gary Burbank is an American radio personality. He was heard daily on WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio, from June 15, 1981 until December 21, 2007, when he signed off for the last time.-Career in Radio:...
. Cohosting with Tracy is notable Cincinnati DJ Eddie Fingers, who was the long time host of the morning show on WEBN
WEBN
WEBN is a commercial radio station serving Greater Cincinnati, airing an album-oriented rock format. The station pioneered the concept of album-oriented rock, and is in fact the longest running AOR-formatted station in the United States, first airing this format in 1967. The station is owned...
in Cincinnati.
Currently, Jones is cohosting the 3-6 pm time slot with Scott Sloan, who replaced Eddie Fingers, who's no longer with WLW.
Jones has falsely credited himself for inventing the popular catch phrase, "It is what it is" at age 7. He regularly asks show guests if they agree with his catch phrase regarding their respective topics ("When it comes to (topic x) I think you'll agree with me when I say, 'It is what it is'"). He also regularly will end a conversation with a female caller by guessing her weight over the phone.
Jones' son, Hunter, was drafted in the 11th round of the 2010 MLB first year player draft by the Cleveland Indians.
Batting Stats
- 493 Games
- 356 Hits
- 27 Home Runs
- 164 RBIs
- 62 Stolen Bases
- .273 Batting Average