Kevin Jordan

Born: 10/9/1969 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-08 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kevin Wayne Jordan

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Biography

Kevin Jordan, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Over the course of his career, Jordan played in 560 games, primarily as a position player. He recorded a total of 363 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, and finished his career with a batting average of .258. Jordan contributed to his teams with 23 home runs and 175 RBIs, demonstrating his capability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Jordan's playing style was characterized by a solid defensive presence and a versatile approach at the plate. He was known for his steady demeanor and work ethic, making him a reliable teammate throughout his career. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions during the late 1990s and early 2000s helped support the offensive efforts of the teams he played for. After his retirement on October 7, 2001, Kevin Jordan left a lasting impression through his dedication to the game and his role in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
560	1409	138	363	70	5	23	175	2	73	181	0.258	0.297	0.363	0.660	-4153.5

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1995	PHI	NL	24	54	6	10	1	0	2	6	0	2	9	0.185	.266 (-31%)	.337 (-32%)	.417 (-25%)	.755 (-28%)	-268.7
1996	PHI	NL	43	131	15	37	10	0	3	12	2	5	20	0.282	.269 (+5%)	.340 (-9%)	.426 (avg)	.767 (-4%)	-138.3
1997	PHI	NL	84	177	19	47	8	0	6	30	0	3	26	0.266	.266 (avg)	.336 (-19%)	.419 (-2%)	.756 (-9%)	-397.4
1998	PHI	NL	112	250	23	69	13	0	2	27	0	8	30	0.276	.266 (+4%)	.335 (-10%)	.420 (-16%)	.755 (-13%)	-679.2
1999	PHI	NL	120	347	36	99	17	3	4	51	0	24	34	0.285	.271 (+5%)	.344 (-1%)	.433 (-11%)	.778 (-7%)	-483.6
2000	PHI	NL	109	337	30	74	16	2	5	36	0	17	41	0.220	.270 (-19%)	.344 (-25%)	.437 (-26%)	.782 (-26%)	-1874.6
2001	PHI	NL	68	113	9	27	5	0	1	13	0	14	21	0.239	.263 (-9%)	.332 (-3%)	.426 (-27%)	.758 (-17%)	-311.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	111	82	695	47	7	68
2B	134	95	216	304	12	66
3B	131	97	81	183	14	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	PHI	2B	9	9	28	33	1	8
1995	PHI	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1996	PHI	1B	30	23	227	12	0	19
1996	PHI	2B	7	5	16	14	0	3
1996	PHI	3B	1	0	0	1	0	1
1997	PHI	1B	25	21	148	9	2	12
1997	PHI	2B	6	3	4	11	2	1
1997	PHI	3B	12	5	5	11	2	0
1998	PHI	1B	24	18	158	15	0	16
1998	PHI	2B	22	16	32	54	3	12
1998	PHI	3B	6	3	5	8	1	1
1999	PHI	1B	13	5	55	4	0	6
1999	PHI	2B	33	20	56	67	2	22
1999	PHI	3B	62	51	40	93	8	10
2000	PHI	1B	9	6	54	5	2	11
2000	PHI	2B	47	34	67	97	2	16
2000	PHI	3B	39	33	26	61	3	8
2001	PHI	1B	10	9	53	2	3	4
2001	PHI	2B	10	8	13	28	2	4
2001	PHI	3B	10	4	4	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	111
Second Base	134
Third Base	131
Designated Hitter	9

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	PHI	NL	$700,000
2000	PHI	NL	$1,000,000
1999	PHI	NL	$550,000
1998	PHI	NL	$230,000
1997	PHI	NL	$175,000
1996	PHI	NL	$109,000
1995	PHI	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,873,000