Tim Jordan

Born: 2/14/1879 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 9/13/1949 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-08-10 | Final Game: 1910-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Timothy Joseph Jordan

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Biography

Tim Jordan was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1901 to 1910. Born in 1879, he made his debut in a competitive era that saw the game transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, Jordan played in 540 games, amassing a total of 474 hits. His offensive contributions included 32 home runs and 232 runs batted in, while he maintained a batting average of .261. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 48 stolen bases, reflecting the athleticism that was becoming increasingly valued in the game. Jordan's impact on the field went beyond his statistics; he was known for his versatility and ability to adapt to the evolving strategies of baseball during his playing years. His career, which began at a time when the sport was still finding its identity, placed him among the players who helped shape the modern game. Although he retired in 1910, Tim Jordan's legacy as an early 20th-century player remains significant, as he contributed to the foundations of what would become a beloved American pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
540	1813	220	474	74	24	32	232	48	254	265	0.261	0.355	0.382	0.737	7093.3

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.635 across their career seasons — +16.0% above 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
1901	WSN	AL	6	20	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	3	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	NYY	AL	2	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	BRO	NL	129	450	67	118	20	8	12	78	16	59	75	0.262	.247 (+6%)	.307 (+14%)	.315 (+34%)	.622 (+24%)	2006.7
1907	BRO	NL	147	485	43	133	15	8	4	53	10	74	71	0.274	.245 (+12%)	.304 (+22%)	.308 (+17%)	.613 (+20%)	2007.2
1908	BRO	NL	148	515	58	127	18	5	12	60	9	59	74	0.247	.240 (+3%)	.298 (+10%)	.306 (+21%)	.605 (+15%)	1493.7
1909	BRO	NL	103	330	47	90	20	3	3	36	13	59	41	0.273	.244 (+12%)	.306 (+26%)	.312 (+21%)	.618 (+24%)	1585.8
1910	BRO	NL	5	5	1	1	0	0	1	3	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0