Arndt Jorgens

Born: 5/18/1905 in Modum, Buskerud, Norway

Died: 3/1/1980 in Evanston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-26 | Final Game: 1939-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Arndt Ludwig Jorgens

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Biography

Arndt Jorgens, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1929 until his retirement in 1939. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 307 games throughout his career. Jorgens was known for his tenacity on the field and contributed significantly to his teams with a career batting average of .238. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 176 hits, 4 home runs, and 89 RBIs, showcasing a reliable offensive presence. During an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented approach in baseball, Jorgens played a crucial role in adapting to the changing dynamics of the game. While he was not a prolific power hitter, his ability to drive in runs and make contact at critical moments established him as a valuable team player. Jorgens also displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. Though not a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the dedication and spirit of the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
307	738	79	176	31	5	4	89	3	85	73	0.238	0.317	0.310	0.627	-1748.1

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1929	NYY	AL	18	34	6	11	3	0	0	4	0	6	7	0.324	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	NYY	AL	16	30	7	11	3	0	0	1	0	2	4	0.367	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	NYY	AL	46	100	12	27	1	2	0	14	0	9	3	0.270	.276 (-2%)	.338 (-2%)	.388 (-18%)	.726 (-10%)	-169.3
1932	NYY	AL	56	151	13	33	7	1	2	19	0	14	11	0.219	.275 (-21%)	.335 (-15%)	.391 (-19%)	.726 (-17%)	-461.2
1933	NYY	AL	21	50	9	11	3	0	2	13	1	12	3	0.220	.270 (-19%)	.329 (+12%)	.377 (+6%)	.707 (+9%)	111.6
1934	NYY	AL	58	183	14	38	6	1	0	20	2	23	24	0.208	.278 (-25%)	.340 (-13%)	.392 (-36%)	.733 (-25%)	-792.2
1935	NYY	AL	36	84	6	20	2	0	0	8	0	12	10	0.238	.279 (-15%)	.342 (-3%)	.399 (-34%)	.742 (-20%)	-249.9
1936	NYY	AL	31	66	5	18	3	1	0	5	0	2	3	0.273	.283 (-4%)	.349 (-16%)	.404 (-14%)	.753 (-15%)	-187.1
1937	NYY	AL	13	23	3	3	1	0	0	3	0	2	5	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	NYY	AL	9	17	3	4	2	0	0	2	0	3	3	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	NYY	AL	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	286	0	1128	92	28	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1929	NYA	C	15	41	6	1	1
1930	NYA	C	16	43	5	2	1
1931	NYA	C	40	144	10	6	0
1932	NYA	C	56	240	20	9	3
1933	NYA	C	19	108	2	2	2
1934	NYA	C	56	288	20	5	7
1935	NYA	C	33	130	12	0	5
1936	NYA	C	30	87	9	1	0
1937	NYA	C	11	27	2	0	0
1938	NYA	C	8	18	6	2	0
1939	NYA	C	2	2	0	0	0