Terry Jorgensen, baseball player, 1989-1993

Terry Jorgensen

Born: 9/2/1966 in Kewaunee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-10 | Final Game: 1993-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 208 lbs

Full name: Terry Allen Jorgensen

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Biography

Terry Jorgensen was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1989 to 1993. Born in 1966, Jorgensen's career spanned parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball, during which he appeared in 91 games. He recorded a total of 56 hits, contributing to a batting average of .240. Known for his versatility on the field, he demonstrated a blend of speed and power, finishing his career with 1 home run and 19 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 2 stolen bases. Jorgensen's time in the major leagues came during an era when offensive production was becoming increasingly vital to team success. While he may not have been a standout player, his contributions were significant in supporting his teammates and filling in as needed. Jorgensen's career, though brief, reflects the journey of many players who navigated the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 20th century, showcasing the depth of talent that has historically fueled the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 233 21 56 9 0 1 19 2 17 37 0.240 0.292 0.292 0.584 -682.5

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1989 MIN AL 10 23 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 4 5 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1992 MIN AL 22 58 5 18 1 0 0 5 1 3 11 0.310 .255 (+21%) .322 (+8%) .377 (-13%) .699 (-3%) -20.8
1993 MIN AL 59 152 15 34 7 0 1 12 1 10 21 0.224 .265 (-16%) .332 (-19%) .403 (-28%) .735 (-24%) -661.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 22 14 134 14 1 16
3B 63 52 35 119 4 14
SS 8 0 3 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 MIN 3B 9 8 4 19 1 3
1992 MIN 1B 13 11 98 8 0 11
1992 MIN 3B 9 5 4 15 1 3
1992 MIN SS 2 0 1 2 0 0
1993 MIN 1B 9 3 36 6 1 5
1993 MIN 3B 45 39 27 85 2 8
1993 MIN SS 6 0 2 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 22
Third Base 63
Shortstop 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 MIN AL $119,000
1990 MIN AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $219,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh Oshkosh WI 1985, 1986, 1987