Spider Jorgensen

Born: 11/3/1919 in Folsom, CA, USA

Died: 11/6/2003 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-15 | Final Game: 1951-06-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John Donald Jorgensen

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Biography

Spider Jorgensen, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1951. Throughout his career, he played in 267 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile position player during a transformative era in the sport. Jorgensen finished his career with a batting average of .266, accumulating 201 hits, 9 home runs, and 107 RBIs. He also demonstrated a modest speed on the base paths, recording 5 stolen bases. Jorgensen's playing career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and entering a new phase of integration. His contributions on the field reflected the increasing competitiveness of the league, as teams began to embrace a wider array of talent. Although he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Jorgensen's steady performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impression within the baseball community. His journey through the early years of the modern game exemplified the spirit and resilience of players during this dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
267	755	97	201	40	11	9	107	5	106	75	0.266	0.359	0.384	0.743	973.3

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near 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
1947	BRO	NL	129	441	57	121	29	8	5	67	4	58	45	0.274	.262 (+5%)	.336 (+7%)	.376 (+9%)	.712 (+8%)	707.3
1948	BRO	NL	31	90	15	27	6	2	1	13	1	16	13	0.300	.263 (+14%)	.340 (+21%)	.379 (+17%)	.719 (+19%)	327.1
1949	BRO	NL	53	134	15	36	5	1	1	14	0	23	13	0.269	.262 (+2%)	.343 (+9%)	.384 (-11%)	.727 (-1%)	34.0
1950	BRO	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	NY1	NL	24	37	5	5	0	0	0	4	0	5	2	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	NY1	NL	28	51	5	12	0	0	2	8	0	3	2	0.235	.260 (-10%)	.336 (-14%)	.385 (-8%)	.721 (-11%)	-95.1