Niles Jordan

Born: 12/1/1925 in Lyman, WA, USA

Died: 3/15/2008 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-08-26 | Final Game: 1952-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Niles Chapman Jordan

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Biography

Niles Jordan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1951 to 1952. Born in 1925, Jordan made his debut during a time when the sport was transitioning into the post-war era, characterized by a resurgence in fan interest and an evolving style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. His pitching repertoire allowed him to strike out 13 batters, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations on the mound. Though his career was relatively short, Jordan's contribution to the game during its formative years in the early 1950s is noteworthy. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was growing in popularity and beginning to integrate players from diverse backgrounds, which would forever change the landscape of the sport. Despite not recording any saves, Jordan's role as a pitcher highlighted the competitive spirit of the era, as he navigated the challenges of a league filled with emerging talent and established stars.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	8	6	2	1	0	43.0	49	20	5	11	13	4.19	0

Career ERA 4.19 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 8.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1951	PHI	NL	2	3	5	5	2	1	0	36.7	35	13	8	11	3.19	4.04 (+21%)	81.2
1952	CIN	NL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	6.3	14	7	3	2	9.95	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	14	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.071	0.133	0.071	0.205	0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 72.2% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 81.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.205 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 71.1% 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
1951	PHI	NL	5	13	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	CIN	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	3	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	PHI	P	5	0	3	4	0	0
1952	CIN	P	3	0	0	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8