Randy Jones (baseball)

Randall Leo Jones (January 12, 1950 – November 18, 2025), nicknamed "Junkman", was an American professional baseball player who was a left-handed pitcher. He was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the San Diego Padres. A two-time All-Star selection, Jones won the National League (NL) Cy Young Award with San Diego in 1976 after finishing second in 1975. The Padres retired his number, 35. In his final start in 1976, Jones damaged a nerve in his throwing arm and underwent surgery. He pitched six more seasons, spending the final two with the New York Mets, but never returned to his peak form. Jones was known for his sinker, the large number of groundball outs he induced, and his exceptional control. He was inducted into the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame in 1999, its inaugural year.