Long Island University Athletics

Spokane, Wash. - Former Blackbird James Jones hit his first professional home run on July 21, providing the only offense for the Everett AquaSox in an 8-2 loss to the Spokane Indians. Jones, who was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the fourth round of this year's draft, has excelled in his first four games at the Class A level.

Jones has notched a hit in every game so far, batting .438 with a double, a homer and four RBIs. To view daily updates of his stats, click here. To access AquaSox coverage, visit the Herald online here.