Dutch Jordan, baseball player, 1903-1904

Dutch Jordan

Born: 1/5/1880 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 12/23/1972 in West Allegheny, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-25 | Final Game: 1904-10-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Adolf Otto Jordan

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Biography

Dutch Jordan was a professional baseball player born in 1880, whose career spanned from April 25, 1903, to October 8, 1904. As a position player, Jordan participated in 165 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 108 hits, contributing 40 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Notably, he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, finishing with a batting average of .208. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 16 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game through agility rather than power. Playing during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded games of later decades, Jordan's contributions were reflective of the style of play of his time. While not a standout in terms of statistical accomplishments, Jordan's role as a reliable player in the field and on the bases highlighted the diverse skill sets that were valued in the early days of Major League Baseball. His career, although brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and spirit of players from the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
165 519 48 108 21 3 0 40 16 32 101 0.208 0.258 0.260 0.518 -1704.8

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 19.2% 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
1903 BRO NL 78 267 27 63 11 1 0 21 9 19 50 0.236 .261 (-10%) .316 (-9%) .345 (-18%) .662 (-13%) -590.7
1904 BRO NL 87 252 21 45 10 2 0 19 7 13 51 0.179 .246 (-28%) .300 (-25%) .321 (-27%) .622 (-26%) -1114.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 1 18 2 0 1
2B 124 67 243 308 32 29
3B 29 11 44 47 12 2
OF 4 0 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 BRO 1B 1 0 7 0 0 1
1903 BRO 2B 54 0 101 132 18 12
1903 BRO 3B 18 0 30 29 9 2
1903 BRO OF 4 0 7 0 0 0
1904 BRO 1B 4 1 11 2 0 0
1904 BRO 2B 70 67 142 176 14 17
1904 BRO 3B 11 11 14 18 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Second Base 124
Third Base 29
Left Field 1
Right Field 3