Irv Jeffries, baseball player, 1930-1934

Irv Jeffries

Born: 9/10/1905 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 6/8/1982 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-30 | Final Game: 1934-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Irvine Franklin Jeffries

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Biography

Irv Jeffries was a professional baseball player born in 1905, whose career spanned from 1930 to 1934. Primarily playing as a position player, Jeffries made a notable impact during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. Over the course of his career, he participated in 175 games, amassing 116 hits and achieving a batting average of .234. His power at the plate was highlighted by 8 home runs and he recorded 46 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. In addition to his hitting prowess, Jeffries demonstrated speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 6 bases throughout his career. While his overall statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Jeffries contributed to the teams he played for with a blend of versatility and tenacity. His playing style embodied the spirit of the early 1930s, a time when baseball was beginning to embrace a more dynamic and aggressive style of play, paving the way for future generations of players. Jeffries' legacy, though less heralded, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
175 495 71 116 19 0 8 46 6 32 21 0.234 0.284 0.321 0.605 -1671.6

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1930 CHW AL 40 97 14 23 3 0 2 11 1 3 2 0.237 .293 (-19%) .354 (-23%) .429 (-23%) .784 (-23%) -411.2
1931 CHW AL 79 223 29 50 10 0 2 16 3 14 9 0.224 .276 (-19%) .338 (-20%) .388 (-24%) .726 (-22%) -923.2
1934 PHI NL 56 175 28 43 6 0 4 19 2 15 10 0.246 .278 (-12%) .340 (-10%) .392 (-11%) .733 (-11%) -337.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 58 0 127 177 15 46
3B 82 0 88 123 10 7
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 18 0 22 43 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 CHA 3B 20 0 18 23 1 3
1930 CHA SS 13 0 13 33 5 3
1931 CHA 2B 6 0 5 20 4 4
1931 CHA 3B 61 0 69 100 9 4
1931 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1931 CHA SS 5 0 9 10 1 2
1934 PHI 2B 52 0 122 157 11 42
1934 PHI 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 58
Third Base 83
Shortstop 17
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kentucky Lexington KY 1927, 1928