Jimmy Jordan, baseball player, 1933-1936

Jimmy Jordan

Born: 1/13/1908 in Tucapau, SC, USA

Died: 12/4/1957 in Gastonia, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-04-20 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: James William Jordan

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Biography

Jimmy Jordan was a professional baseball player born in 1908, whose career spanned from 1933 to 1936. A versatile position player, Jordan made a significant impact during his time in the Major Leagues, showcasing his skills over 376 games. He finished his career with a batting average of .257, accumulating 327 hits, 118 RBIs, and 2 home runs. Notably, Jordan also demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording 8 stolen bases throughout his tenure. Playing in the pre-World War II era, Jordan contributed to the game during a time characterized by a transition in baseball styles and strategies. His ability to hit for average and provide consistent offensive support made him a valued member of his teams. Although he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, Jordan's contributions to the game reflect the dedication and hard work of many players from the era who laid the groundwork for future generations in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
376 1273 102 327 51 4 2 118 8 37 76 0.257 0.279 0.308 0.587 -5193.1

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.587 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1933 BRO NL 70 211 16 54 12 1 0 17 3 4 6 0.256 .270 (-5%) .329 (-18%) .377 (-15%) .707 (-16%) -660.9
1934 BRO NL 97 369 34 98 17 2 0 43 1 9 32 0.266 .278 (-4%) .340 (-16%) .392 (-18%) .733 (-17%) -1277.3
1935 BRO NL 94 295 26 82 7 0 0 30 3 9 17 0.278 .279 (-1%) .342 (-12%) .399 (-24%) .742 (-19%) -1049.3
1936 BRO NL 115 398 26 93 15 1 2 28 1 15 21 0.234 .283 (-18%) .349 (-25%) .404 (-28%) .753 (-27%) -2205.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 196 0 423 554 31 96
3B 20 0 25 27 5 2
SS 139 0 257 432 26 53

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 BRO 2B 11 0 18 21 3 2
1933 BRO SS 51 0 104 182 9 25
1934 BRO 2B 41 0 77 111 9 27
1934 BRO 3B 9 0 14 10 2 1
1934 BRO SS 51 0 80 135 10 13
1935 BRO 2B 46 0 119 175 5 26
1935 BRO 3B 5 0 3 6 2 0
1935 BRO SS 28 0 55 98 7 13
1936 BRO 2B 98 0 209 247 14 41
1936 BRO 3B 6 0 8 11 1 1
1936 BRO SS 9 0 18 17 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 197
Third Base 20
Shortstop 138